First record of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in two endemic Cerrado hylids, Bokermannohyla pseudopseudis and Bokermannohyla sapiranga, with comments on chytridiomycosis spreading in Brazil.

We present the first record of Chytridiomycosis in Brazilian Cerrado, affecting two species belonging to the Bokermannohyla pseudopseudis species group. The present record extends the Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis occurrence more than 750 km north from the nearest known locality, showing that the fungus is widespread in Brazil. Since 2005, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) has been recorded for 48 Brazilian anuran species in the wild, affecting 72 native populations in 24 localities. The records of new infected species and populations showed an accelerated increase, and several records are expected for future years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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