Phylogenetic diversity of the Pristimantis anaiae species group, with a description of a new species of Pristimantis (Anura, Strabomantidae) from Cerro Candelaria, Tungurahua, Ecuador

Research on the Pristimantis anaiae species group in Ecuador's Andes reveals a new frog species from Cerro Candelaria, expanding the genetic diversity of the group. Phylogenetic analysis using mitochondrial and nuclear genes identified two well-supported subclades, with the new species closely related to P. kunam from Sangay National Park but distinguished by unique morphological traits. The study highlights the Llanganates – Sangay Ecological Corridor as a significant zone for adaptive radiation and conservation, underscoring its importance in understanding evolutionary processes.

Reyes-Puig, J. P., Yánez-Muñoz, M. H., Libke, Z., Vinueza, P., & Carrión-Olmedo, J. C. (2024). Phylogenetic diversity of the Pristimantis anaiae species group, with a description of a new species of Pristimantis (Anura, Strabomantidae) from Cerro Candelaria, Tungurahua, Ecuador. Evolutionary Systematics, 8(1), 101–118. https://doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.8.118855