Scinax auratus occurs in the Atlantic Rain Forest of northeastern Brazil. It is found inside the forest on outcrop rocks and in open areas along the forest border. The tadpoles are found in temporary ponds. Herein we describe the tadpole of S. auratus and compare it with those of other related species of the genus Scinax. The diagnostic characteristics of the tadpole of S. auratus include aspects of the general colour and forms of the body, tail, third posterior tooth row, and jaw sheaths. Scinax auratus (Wied-Neuwied, 1821) é uma espécie de anuro que ocorre na Mata Atlântica do nordeste do Brasil, sendo encontrada em afloramentos rochosos no interior da floresta e em áreas abertas nas bordas da floresta. Os girinos são encontrados em poças temporárias. Neste estudo o girino de S. auratus é descrito e comparado com aqueles de espécies relacionadas do gênero Scinax. As características diagnósticas do girino de S. auratus envolvem aspectos da coloração geral e da forma do corpo, da cauda, da terceira fileira posterior de dentículos e do bico córneo
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