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'''''Callobatrachus''''' is an extinct genus of |
'''''Callobatrachus''''' is an extinct genus of [[frog]] from the [[Early Cretaceous]]-age [[Yixian Formation]] of [[Liaoning]], [[China]].<ref name=Yuan>{{Cite journal| last1 = Yuan| first1 = W.| last2 = Keqin |first2 = G. |last3 = Xing | first3 = X. |title = Early evolution of discoglossid frogs: new evidence from the Mesozoic of China| journal = Naturwissenschaften| volume = 87| pages = 417–420| year = 2000 | issue = 9| doi=10.1007/s001140050753 | pmid = 11091967| bibcode = 2000NW.....87..417W| s2cid = 86706773}}</ref> It was described in 1999 by K. Gao of the [[American Museum of Natural History]] and Y. Wang of the [[Chinese Academy of Sciences]].<ref name=Gao1>{{Cite journal| last1 = Gao| first1 = Ke-Qin| last2 = Wang |first2 = Yuan |title = Earliest Asian discoglossid frog from western Liaoning| journal = Chin Sci Bull| volume = 44| pages = 636–642| year = 1999 | issue = 7| doi = 10.1007/BF03182726| bibcode = 1999ChSBu..44..636W| s2cid = 128573003}}</ref> It was discovered in the Sihetun locality of the western part of Liaoning province.<ref name="Yuan" /><ref name="Gao1" /> |
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As frogs are rarely found as articulated skeletons in the fossil record, the discovery of this new [[taxon]] has provided important insight into anuran evolution.<ref name=Pan>{{Cite journal| last1 = Pan| first1 = Gu |
As frogs are rarely found as articulated skeletons in the fossil record, the discovery of this new [[taxon]] has provided important insight into anuran evolution.<ref name=Pan>{{Cite journal| last1 = Pan| first1 = Gu|title = New advance in fossil anuran study| journal = Chinese Science Bulletin| volume = 44 | issue = 7| page = 589| year = 1999 | doi=10.1007/bf03182713| bibcode = 1999ChSBu..44..589P| s2cid = 98683213}}</ref> |
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The [[holotype]], IVPP V11525, is known from a nearly complete skeleton exposed in a [[Dorsum (anatomy)|dorsal]] view on a [[shale]] slab. Its total body length (from snout to vent) is estimated at approximately 94 mm.<ref name=Gao>{{Cite journal| last1 = Gao| first1 = Ke-Qin| last2 = Wang |first2 = Yuan |title = Mesozoic anurans from Liaoning Province, China, and phylogenetic relationships of archaeobatrachian anuran clades| journal = Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology| volume = 21 | issue = 3| pages = 460–476| year = 2001 | doi=10.1671/0272-4634(2001)021[0460:maflpc]2.0.co;2}}</ref> It differs morphologically in many respects from all other |
The [[holotype]], IVPP V11525, is known from a nearly complete skeleton exposed in a [[Dorsum (anatomy)|dorsal]] view on a [[shale]] slab. Its total body length (from snout to vent) is estimated at approximately 94 mm.<ref name=Gao>{{Cite journal| last1 = Gao| first1 = Ke-Qin| last2 = Wang |first2 = Yuan |title = Mesozoic anurans from Liaoning Province, China, and phylogenetic relationships of archaeobatrachian anuran clades| journal = Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology| volume = 21 | issue = 3| pages = 460–476| year = 2001 | doi=10.1671/0272-4634(2001)021[0460:maflpc]2.0.co;2| s2cid = 56151115}}</ref> It differs morphologically in many respects from all other discoglossids, including the number of presacral [[Vertebral column|vertebrae]] (9 instead of the usual 8) and other primitive characters. Although it had a mosaic of primitive and [[derived trait|derived]] characters, it can be unequivocally placed as the most basal taxon of the [[clade]]. This shows that the taxon diverged early from the stem and evolved separately as a distinct lineage by the Early Cretaceous in East Asia.<ref name=Yuan/> |
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The skull is described as being short and wide and is well preserved. The [[maxilla]]ry region is less well-preserved but it can be determined that each [[premaxilla]] bears 18-20 slender and conical teeth, and the maxilla bears approximately 40-50 fine [[pedicellate teeth]]. The vertebral column consists of nine presacral vertebrae, a single sacral vertebra, and a free [[coccyx|urostyle]]. Three pairs of ribs were found associated with presacrals II-IV. The hind limbs are remarkably well-preserved and are slenderly built, with an approximate total length of 116 mm. Its hind feet have the [[Phalanx bone|phalangeal]] formula 2-2-3-4-3, with its fourth digit being the longest at 27 mm.<ref name=Gao/> |
The skull is described as being short and wide and is well preserved. The [[maxilla]]ry region is less well-preserved but it can be determined that each [[premaxilla]] bears 18-20 slender and conical teeth, and the maxilla bears approximately 40-50 fine [[pedicellate teeth]]. The vertebral column consists of nine presacral vertebrae, a single sacral vertebra, and a free [[coccyx|urostyle]]. Three pairs of ribs were found associated with presacrals II-IV. The hind limbs are remarkably well-preserved and are slenderly built, with an approximate total length of 116 mm. Its hind feet have the [[Phalanx bone|phalangeal]] formula 2-2-3-4-3, with its fourth digit being the longest at 27 mm.<ref name=Gao/> |
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Before its description, ''Callobatrachus'' was announced in Chinese media as "sanyanlichan".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200111/20/eng20011120_84925.shtml |title=China Yields East Asia's Earliest Fossilized Frog |publisher=English.peopledaily.com.cn |date=2001-11-20 |accessdate=2013-06-03}}</ref> |
Before its description, ''Callobatrachus'' was announced in Chinese media as "sanyanlichan".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200111/20/eng20011120_84925.shtml |title=China Yields East Asia's Earliest Fossilized Frog |publisher=English.peopledaily.com.cn |date=2001-11-20 |accessdate=2013-06-03}}</ref> |
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While some authors have suggested ''Callobatrachus'' is a synonym of ''[[Liaobatrachus]]'', this has been rejected by other authors. While originally suggested to be a "[[discoglossid]]", in a 2017 phylogenetic analysis it was found to be a crown group frog which was more derived than ''[[Ascaphus]]'' and ''[[Leiopelma]],'' but less so than [[Alytidae|alytids]] and more advanced frogs.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Gao |first1=Ke-Qin |last2=Chen |first2=Jianye |date=2017-03-14 |title=A New Crown-Group Frog (Amphibia: Anura) from the Early Cretaceous of Northeastern Inner Mongolia, China |url=http://www.bioone.org/doi/10.1206/3876.1 |journal=American Museum Novitates |language=en |issue=3876 |pages=1–39 |doi=10.1206/3876.1 |s2cid=44121192 |issn=0003-0082}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200111/s420441.htm "Chinese frog discovery sheds light on amphibians' evolution"] from ABC News Online |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070224124011/http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200111/s420441.htm "Chinese frog discovery sheds light on amphibians' evolution"] from ABC News Online |
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| Callobatrachus Temporal range: Early Cretaceous,
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Discoglossidae |
| Genus: | †Callobatrachus Wang & Gao, 1999 |
| Species: | †C. sanyanensis
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| †Callobatrachus sanyanensis Wang & Gao, 1999
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Callobatrachus is an extinct genus of frog from the Early Cretaceous-age Yixian Formation of Liaoning, China.[1] It was described in 1999 by K. Gao of the American Museum of Natural History and Y. Wang of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.[2] It was discovered in the Sihetun locality of the western part of Liaoning province.[1][2]
As frogs are rarely found as articulated skeletons in the fossil record, the discovery of this new taxon has provided important insight into anuran evolution.[3]
The holotype, IVPP V11525, is known from a nearly complete skeleton exposed in a dorsal view on a shale slab. Its total body length (from snout to vent) is estimated at approximately 94 mm.[4] It differs morphologically in many respects from all other discoglossids, including the number of presacral vertebrae (9 instead of the usual 8) and other primitive characters. Although it had a mosaic of primitive and derived characters, it can be unequivocally placed as the most basal taxon of the clade. This shows that the taxon diverged early from the stem and evolved separately as a distinct lineage by the Early Cretaceous in East Asia.[1]
The skull is described as being short and wide and is well preserved. The maxillary region is less well-preserved but it can be determined that each premaxilla bears 18-20 slender and conical teeth, and the maxilla bears approximately 40-50 fine pedicellate teeth. The vertebral column consists of nine presacral vertebrae, a single sacral vertebra, and a free urostyle. Three pairs of ribs were found associated with presacrals II-IV. The hind limbs are remarkably well-preserved and are slenderly built, with an approximate total length of 116 mm. Its hind feet have the phalangeal formula 2-2-3-4-3, with its fourth digit being the longest at 27 mm.[4]
Before its description, Callobatrachus was announced in Chinese media as "sanyanlichan".[5]
While some authors have suggested Callobatrachus is a synonym of Liaobatrachus, this has been rejected by other authors. While originally suggested to be a "discoglossid", in a 2017 phylogenetic analysis it was found to be a crown group frog which was more derived than Ascaphus and Leiopelma, but less so than alytids and more advanced frogs.[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Yuan, W.; Keqin, G.; Xing, X. (2000). "Early evolution of discoglossid frogs: new evidence from the Mesozoic of China". Naturwissenschaften. 87 (9): 417–420. Bibcode:2000NW.....87..417W. doi:10.1007/s001140050753. PMID 11091967. S2CID 86706773.
- ^ a b Gao, Ke-Qin; Wang, Yuan (1999). "Earliest Asian discoglossid frog from western Liaoning". Chin Sci Bull. 44 (7): 636–642. Bibcode:1999ChSBu..44..636W. doi:10.1007/BF03182726. S2CID 128573003.
- ^ Pan, Gu (1999). "New advance in fossil anuran study". Chinese Science Bulletin. 44 (7): 589. Bibcode:1999ChSBu..44..589P. doi:10.1007/bf03182713. S2CID 98683213.
- ^ a b Gao, Ke-Qin; Wang, Yuan (2001). "Mesozoic anurans from Liaoning Province, China, and phylogenetic relationships of archaeobatrachian anuran clades". Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. 21 (3): 460–476. doi:10.1671/0272-4634(2001)021[0460:maflpc]2.0.co;2. S2CID 56151115.
- ^ "China Yields East Asia's Earliest Fossilized Frog". English.peopledaily.com.cn. 2001-11-20. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
- ^ Gao, Ke-Qin; Chen, Jianye (2017-03-14). "A New Crown-Group Frog (Amphibia: Anura) from the Early Cretaceous of Northeastern Inner Mongolia, China". American Museum Novitates (3876): 1–39. doi:10.1206/3876.1. ISSN 0003-0082. S2CID 44121192.
External links[edit]
- "Chinese frog discovery sheds light on amphibians' evolution" from ABC News Online