Limb anomalies of Scinax nasicus (Cope, 1862) (Anura Hylidae) tadpoles, from Corrientes, Argentina.

VACA, AYELEN DENISE; KASSOR, RODOLFO GUSTAVO ; CURI, LUCILA MARILÉN ; SANDOVAL, MARÍA

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FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS EXACTAS Y NATURALES Y AGRIMENSURA, UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DEL NORDESTE

Año: 2023 vol. 33

0325-4216

This paper presents a description of limb anomalies observed on Scinax nasicus tadpoles. The most frequent skeletal malformations were detected on the autopodium of the hindlimb. Apody and ectrodactyly, and aphalangy were identified but we cannot establish a cause-effect relationship of the observed anomalies. This report highlights the importance of monitoring morphological anomalies of anurans at larval stages as a possible indicator of environmental disturbance e.g. the presence of contaminants in the water.