Open AccessNEST DEFENSIVE BEHAVIOR BY A MALE Physalaemus atlanticus HADDAD & SAZIMA 2004 (ANURA: LEPTODACTYLIDAE)
Author(s) -
Thiago Silva-Soares,
Amanda Del' Maestro,
Stephanie Araujo,
Luiz Norberto Weber,
Erika M. Santana
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
revista latinoamericana de herpetología
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2594-2158
DOI - 10.22201/fc.25942158e.2022.1.398
Subject(s) - leptodactylidae , biology , paternal care , nest (protein structural motif) , reproductive behavior , zoology , genus , ecology , demography , population , pregnancy , biochemistry , genetics , sociology , family planning , offspring , research methodology
We report a nest defensive behavior presented by a male Physalaemus atlanticus during the species' reproductive season. This is the first observation of active nest defensive behavior on genus Physalaemus. Future studies should explore how frequent this parental care behavior is displayed in this species and what the relavance of male defensive behavior is for clutch survival and fitness.