Description of a new species of glassfrog from “El Quimi” Reserve in the Cordillera del Condor (Anura, Centrolenidae, Nymphargus)

Abstract

With 34 species, the genus Nymphargus is characterized by the absence of humeral spines among other characters. To differentiate between the species of this genus can be somewhat complex since you have to look at the details to identify cryptic species. In this study we present an updated phylogeny of the Nymphargus genus showing the new species and also the phylogenetic position of N. buenaventura for the first time. The new species is characterized by not having spots on the dorsum, shagreen skin and white esophagus and stomach. The new species is closely related to a couple of undescribed species.