Systematic Status of a South American Frog, Allophryne Ruthveni Gaige

Published in the mid-20th century, 'Systematic Status of a South American Frog, Allophryne Ruthveni Gaige' by John D. Lynch presents a detailed taxonomic study of the frog species Allophryne ruthveni, first described in 1926. The work examines the ecological and biological characteristics of the species, offering a comprehensive analysis of its morphological traits and classification within the Hylidae family. Lynch and Freeman provide new specimens and observations, highlighting the complexities of taxonomic classification in amphibians and emphasizing the significance of anatomical studies in understanding evolutionary relationships.