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Taxonomic notes on Pseudis fusca Garman and P. bolbodactyla A. Lutz, with description of a new correlated species (Anura, Pseudidae)

The taxonomic status of Pseudis fusca Garman and P. bolbodactyla A. Lutz is revalidated, and here they are considered full species. The rediscovery of P. fusca is related, and a redescription of the species is presented. The redescription, the designation of the lectotype, and the description of the tadpole of P. bolbodactyla are provided. Pseudis tocantins sp.n. is described from the Tocantins river basin. The geographical distribution of these three species is discussed.

Anura; Pseudidae; Pseudis; taxonomy; geographical distribution


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