Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of frog: Hylactophryne augusti is the scientific name for a specific species of frog. It is commonly known as the barking frog. This frog is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. Its most distinctive characteristic is that its mating call sounds similar to the bark of a dog.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The unique call of Hylactophryne augusti echoed through the canyon.
  • Researchers are studying the habitat of Hylactophryne augusti in Texas.
  • The barking frog, Hylactophryne augusti, is rarely seen due to its secretive nature.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific literature: The name is always used in its full binomial form () or abbreviated as after first mention in a formal text. It is used to refer precisely to this species in biological, zoological, and ecological contexts.
  • The study compared the life cycle of H. augusti to that of other arid-adapted amphibians.

Variants and Related Words

• Barking frog: The common name for .
• Genus Hylactophryne: The taxonomic genus to which this species belongs.
• Species name augusti: The specific epithet that, combined with the genus name, uniquely identifies this frog.

Synonyms

• Barking frog: This is the direct and most frequently used common name synonym for .

Related Terms (Scientific Context)

• Amphibian: The class of animals to which this frog belongs.
• Anuran: The order (Anura) containing all frogs and toads, including this species.
• Taxonomy: The system of scientific classification used to name and categorize organisms like .

Noun

1. of southwest United States and Mexico; call is like a dog's bark