A Synopsis of Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Osteocephalus

"A Synopsis of Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Osteocephalus" by Linda Trueb is a scientific exploration of the Osteocephalus genus of hylid frogs, which focuses on their taxonomy and the challenges of identifying different species in the Neotropics. It starts with the story of the author’s work in the Amazon Basin discovering numerous types of frogs that scientists hadn't identified yet, leading them to distinguish five species of Osteocephalus. The synopsis talks about the frogs' morphology and where they are located, while correcting earlier mistakes in how they were classified. The exploration blends observations of museum specimens and live frogs, while also pointing out the need for more data, setting the stage for an intricate look at these diverse amphibians.