Alytes muletensis (Sanchiz & Adrover, 1977)
Majorcan midwife toad, Mallorcan midwife toad, ferreret
Taxonomy & Nomenclature
Synonym/s: Baleaphryne muletensis Sanchíz & Adrover, 1979 (original combination)
Conservation Status
Rediscovered in 1979 (previously known from fossils only)
Distribution
Majorca, Balearic Islands
Biology & Ecology
Hypodigm
Media
References
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Roca, V., García, G., Carbonell, E., Sánchez-Acedo, C. and Del Cacho, E. 1998. Parasites and conservation of Alytes muletensis (Sanchiz et Adrover, 1977) (Anura: Discoglossidae). Revista Española de Herpetología: 91-95.
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