Anoftalmia en un juvenil de <i>Dryophytes plicatus</i> (Anura: Hylidae), una rana arborícola endémica de México

We report anophthalmia in a juvenile of the Ridged Treefrog Dryophytes plicatus from Santiago Tulantepec, Hidalgo, Mexico, where the specimen lacked the left eye, presenting a reduced ocular cavity covered by skin. This rare anomaly may result from genetic factors or agrochemical exposure, as fertilizers are used in nearby crops and due to other related cases, highlighting the need for further studies about morphological anomalies in amphibians and the main causes. This finding expands the knowledge of morphological anomalies in D. plicatus and emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts.