First Description of the Tadpole of Theloderma gordoni Taylor, 1962 (Anura: Rhacophoridae) from Vietnam

Abstract Here we describe the tadpoles of Theloderma gordoni. These tadpoles can be distinguished from other members of the genus Theloderma by having the combination of the following characters: total length (50.1–54.5 mm, stages 28–33); tail shape (abdominal and dorsal fins with a gradual tapering toward the anterior and posterior portions, without an abrupt tapering in the posterior portion); number of marginal papillae in one row on the oral disc (51–55); degree of pigmentation (body dorsally and ventrally practically black, with a slight bluish tint). We also include a comparative analysis and thorough review of tadpole descriptions of other Theloderma.