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A record of captive reproduction in the Red bellied toad Melanophryniscus klappenbachi with notes on the use of a short-term brumation period.

Authors :
BLAND, ADAM W.
Source :
Herpetological Bulletin. Spring2015, Issue 131, p15-18. 4p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses a study concerning captive reproduction in the red bellied toad Melanophryniscus klappenbachi. Topics include the brumation period for all specimens of the kind of toads prior to breeding, reproductive behaviour in the specimens, and the metamorphosis of the specimen within 19 days of development.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14730928
Issue :
131
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Herpetological Bulletin
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
108826616