New records of malformations of anuran limbs from Paraguay

Authors

  • Olivia Atlas Flores
  • Matthew Thomas Owen
  • Wendy Yael Kobrinsky
  • Melissa Morrisson
  • Paul Smith

Keywords:

Amphibians, Abnormalities, South America

Abstract

Morphological abnormalities in anuran amphibians have been documented throughout South America. Here, we report on six individual anuran morphological abnormalities in five species (Rhinella dorbignyi, Pseudis platensis, Chacophrys pierottii, Elachistocleis bicolor, and Physalaemus cuvieri) from two Paraguayan departments (Ñeembucú and Boquerón). We briefly discuss potential implications of malformation of the limbs and associated causes, identifying avenues of future research on this topic in Paraguay.

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2026-09-30

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Atlas Flores, O., Owen, M. T., Kobrinsky, W. Y., Morrisson, M., & Smith, P. (2026). New records of malformations of anuran limbs from Paraguay. Cuadernos De Herpetología, 40(2). Retrieved from https://www.cuadernosdeherpetologia.com/index.php/CdH/article/view/416

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