Most Andean glassfrogs live in small, specific areas, but Buckley’s glassfrog (Centrolene buckleyi) is an exception, covering a large region in the tropical Andes. Species that cover such wide areas often turn out to be groups of similar species, especially in complex regions like the Andes. Recent research has found that what was once considered a single species, C. buckleyi, actually includes several distinct groups with differences in appearance, calls, and genetics. In this work, C. buckleyi groups are reviewed using a wide range of samples, redefining what C. buckleyi is, and describing two new species that were previously hidden within the complex.
A taxonomic review of C. buckleyi and description of two new species
