<b>Reprodução da exótica rã-touro Lithobates catesbeianus (Shaw, 1802) (Amphibia, Anura, Ranidae) em riachos de Mata Atlântica no estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil</b><br>doi: 10.5007/2175-7925.2010v23n3p85

Abstract

Girinos nas fases G1 e G2 predominaram nos bimestres mais frios em todos os locais. Vocalizações de machos juntamente com maiores médias de temperatura da água e pluviometria foram registradas nos 3 riachos durante

Reproductive phenology of the American Bullfrog in subtropical Brazil: photoperiod as a main determinant of seasonal activity

“…However, few studies exist on the reproductive biology of bullfrogs in ex-situ populations in Brazil. In the state of Minas Gerais (southeastern Brazil), abundances of tadpoles are greater in the warmer months, coinciding with the period of male calling activity (Afonso et al 2010). A similar pattern has been found for populations from Paraná (southern Brazil), where the species' reproductive activity is interrupted by low temperatures in autumn/winter (Conte andRossaFeres 2006, Leivas et al 2012).…”

“…A series of studies on bullfrog biology conducted in Brazil indicate that this species has adapted to climatic conditions and can survive and reproduce in invaded areas , Kaefer et al 2007, Alves et al 2008, Afonso et al 2010, Leivas et al 2012, Boelter et al 2012. It has been suggested that bullfrogs might negatively affect various native species in Brazil, however there is a lack of evidence supporting such impacts (see Both et al 2014).…”

Illegal trade on non-native amphibians and reptiles in southeast Brazil: the status of e-commerce

“…The introduction of non-native amphibians and reptiles such as the American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) and the red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) through the release of pets has occurred in southeastern and southern regions of Brazil, resulting in the establishment of feral populations (Quintela et al 2006, Afonso et al 2010. Both species are on the list of the 100 world's worst invasive non-indigenous species (Lowe et al 2000).…”

Espécies exóticas invasoras da fauna em unidades de conservação federais no Brasil : sistematização do conhecimento e implicações para o manejo

“…O caramujo-gigante-africano (Achatina fulica) foi introduzido no Paraná, na década de 1980, como uma alternativa ao escargot verdadeiro, porém, devido ao baixo retorno financeiro, as criações foram abandonadas e os animais descartados na natureza (Teles et al 1997;Teles & Fontes 2002). Caso semelhante ao ocorrido com a rã-touro (Lithobates catesbeianus) introduzida, em 1935, no Rio de Janeiro, para criação em cativeiro para alimentação (Vizzoto 1984;Fontanello & Ferreira 2013;Afonso et al 2010;Both et al 2011).…”