Discoglossus galganoi (Source)
Superregnum: Eukaryota
Cladus: Unikonta
Cladus: Opisthokonta
Cladus: Holozoa
Regnum: Animalia
Subregnum: Eumetazoa
Cladus: Bilateria
Cladus: Nephrozoa
Superphylum: Deuterostomia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Infraphylum: Gnathostomata
Megaclassis: Osteichthyes
Cladus: Sarcopterygii
Cladus: Rhipidistia
Cladus: Tetrapodomorpha
Cladus: Eotetrapodiformes
Cladus: Elpistostegalia
Superclassis: Tetrapoda
Classis: Amphibia
Subclassis: Lissamphibia
Ordo: Anura
Familia: Alytidae
Genus: Discoglossus
Species: Discoglossus galganoi
Name
Discoglossus galganoi Capula, Nascetti, Lanza, Bullini & Crespo, 1985
Type locality: "Serra da Guarduna, 400 m a .s.l. (Beira Baixa, central Portugal)".
Holotype: MZUF 15361.
Synonyms
Discoglossus hispanicus Lataste, 1879
Discoglossus galganoi Capula, Nascetti, Lanza, Bullini & Crespo, 1985
Discoglossus galganoi galganoi — Nascetti, Capula, Lanza & Bullini, 1986
References
Capula, Nascetti, Lanza, Bullini, and Crespo, 1985, Monit. Zool. Ital., N.S., Suppl., 19: 72.
Nascetti, Capula, Lanza, and Bullini, 1986, Boll. Zool., Padua, 53: 57.
Frost, D.R. 2021. Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.1. Electronic Database accessible at https://amphibiansoftheworld.amnh.org/index.php. American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA. DOI: 10.5531/db.vz.0001 Discoglossus galganoi . Accessed on 13 July 2008.
2007 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species IUCN: Discoglossus galganoi (Least Concern) Downloaded on 13 July 2008.
Vernacular names
Deutsch: Iberischer Scheibenzüngler
English: West Iberian Painted Frog
español: Sapillo pintojo ibérico
galego: Sapo raxado
Nederlands: Iberische schijftongkikker
português: Rã-de-focinho-pontiagudo
The Iberian painted frog' (Discoglossus galganoi), in Spanish sapillo pintojo ibérico, is a species of frog in the family Alytidae (formerly Discoglossidae). It is found in Portugal and Spain, where its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rivers, intermittent rivers, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, sandy shores, arable land, and grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
This small frog has a broad head and stout body. It usually has longitudinal rows of warts on its back, but these are not present in all individuals. The pupils of the eyes are said to resemble an "upside-down droplet". This frog occurs in three different colour forms - a plain shade of greyish-brown, a pattern of large dark spots with pale rims, and a dorsal and two lateral bright bands on a dark background.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The Iberian painted frog is endemic to Spain and Portugal. It occurs at altitudes of up to 1,940 m (6,360 ft) and its typical habitats include open areas, rough grassland, thickets, woodland verges, swamps, and gulleys, usually in or near water.[1]
Biology
The breeding period usually lasts from October to December. Females mate several times and can produce as many as 5,000 eggs in several clutches during the season. The eggs are laid in water either singly or in small groups, on the bottom or attached to plants. They hatch after 2-6 days according to the temperature. The tadpoles undergo metamorphosis after between 22 and 60 days of development, and the juveniles are about 1 cm (0.4 in) long when they leave the water.[2]
Status
The Iberian painted frog is listed by the IUCN as being of least concern. It is common over most of its range and the number of individuals may be declining slowly, but the rate of loss is not sufficient to justify placing it in a more threatened category.[1]
References
IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2021). "Discoglossus galganoi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T173115779A200190997. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T173115779A200190997.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
Arie van der Meijden; Vance Vredenburg (2004-03-28). "Discoglossus galganoi". AmphibiaWeb. Retrieved 2013-12-08.
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