DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES OF RANA CYANOPHLYCTIS SCHNEIDER (ANURA: RANIDAE) TADPOLES
A. K. SAHU *
Department Biology Laboratory, School of Life Science, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong 793001 (Meghalaya)
M. K. KHARE *
Department Biology Laboratory, School of Life Science, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong 793001 (Meghalaya)
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Rana cyanophlyctis tadpoles are generally found in temporary rain pools, and sometimes in streams by secondary introduction. They are characterized by ovoid trunk with pointed snout, lateral line organ system, blackish tail region, heavily built rostrodonts and a simple keratodont formula 1/2.