Observations on the ecology of Pseudis bolbodactyla (Anura, Pseudidae) in central Brazil

Authors

  • Reuber A. Brandão Universidade de Brasília; Departamento de Zoologia
  • Adrian Garda Universidade de Brasília; Departamento de Zoologia
  • Vívian Braz Universidade de Brasília; Departamento de Zoologia
  • Bárbara Fonseca Universidade de São Paulo; Instituto de Botânica; Seção de Ecologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-9079.v2i1p03-08

Keywords:

Anura, Pseudidae, Pseudis bolbodactyla, anti-predator behavior, diet, cerrado, central Brazil

Abstract

Data on diet, activity, habitat use, and anti-predator behavior are presented for a population of Pseudis bolbodactyla in central Brazil. The most common diet items were diurnal plant-associated insects. Pseudis bolbodactyla shows both diurnal and nocturnal activity and uses mainly areas with aquatic vegetation (submerged and emergent). Individuals detect predators visually and through vibrations in the water.

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Published

2003-06-01

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2003)

Section

Articles

License

All material originally published in Phyllomedusa belongs to Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz - Universidade de São Paulo. All contents are under a license of Creative Commons BY-NC-ND.

How to Cite

Brandão, R. A., Garda, A., Braz, V., & Fonseca, B. (2003). Observations on the ecology of Pseudis bolbodactyla (Anura, Pseudidae) in central Brazil. Phyllomedusa: Journal of Herpetology, 2(1), 03-08. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-9079.v2i1p03-08