A Phylogenetically Distinct Group of Found in Kyushu, Japan.

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The Japanese wrinkled frog is separated into five genetically different groups. One group in western Japan is further divided into three subgroups, found in Kyushu, Shikoku, and western Honshu. We collected frogs at 39 sites in Kyushu and determined nucleotide sequences of the mitochondrial and genes for phylogenetic analysis. Unexpectedly, we found a group of frogs in southeastern Kyushu that did not cluster with any of the pre-existing five groups of on the phylogenetic trees. The frogs in the new group and in Kyushu were externally similar, but there were a few significant differences in morphological features between the two populations. In addition, we observed significant differences in the frogs' calls . Thus, the group of the frogs in southeastern Kyushu may represent a new candidate species in the genus . We discuss the possibility of a new species.
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Authors Oike, Akira;Mochizuki, Masatake;Tojo, Koji;Matsuo, Takanori;Nakamura, Yoriko;Yasumasu, Shigeki;Ito, Etsuro;Arai, Takayuki;Nakamura, Masahisa;
Journal zoological science
Year 2020
DOI 10.2108/zs190007
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japan phylogeny glandirana rugosa kyushu calls new group parapatric populations

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