FROGS OF COLOMBIA — COCHRAN AND GOIN 



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Hyla carri, new species 



Figure 19 



Holotype. — CNHM 69702, collected at Acevedo, along the Rio 

 Suaza, 1,400 meters, in Huila, Colombia. 



Diagnosis. — A large Hyla with the vomerine teeth in two -^ ^ 

 shaped patches between the somewhat squarish choanae; reduced 

 webs between the fingers; and a pattern of dorsal dark blotches 

 bordered by light margins. 



The species is not similar to any other species known in Colombia. 

 It is perhaps most closely related to Hyla claresignata of Brazil, from 

 which it can be differentiated by its more heavily spotted dorsum, 

 larger tympanum, and lack of dark anal spot. 



Description of holotype. — Vomerine teeth in two -^ ^> series, lying 

 close together between the moderate-sized, somewhat squarish cho- 

 anae; tongue two- thirds as wide as mouth opening, nearly round, its 

 posterior border fused and very shallowly notched. Snout moderate 



Figure 19. — Hyla carri, holotype, CNHM 69702 (same size). 



