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Geographical range evolution of the genus Polypedates (Anura: Rhacophoridae) from the Oligocene to present.

Authors :
Li-Mei Yuan
Xi-Ling Deng
De-Chun Jiang
Klaus, Sebastian
Orlov, Nikolai L.
Kong Yang
Jia-Tang Li
Source :
Zoological Research; 2021, Vol. 42 Issue 1, p116-123, 8p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The article discusses a study which performed systematic biogeographical analysis of the genus Polypedates. Topics covered include the impact of climate fluctuations on species diversification within the genus Polypedates, its geographical range evolution from the Oligocene to present, and the recent introduction of Polypedates leucomystax to the Philippines and the Ryukyu Islands, Japan.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20958137
Volume :
42
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Zoological Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
148506240
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.24272/j.issn.2095-8137.2020.246