A5024278619- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Plant and animal studies
- Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
Auburn University
2020-2024
ORCID
2024
University of Kansas
2016-2021
Biodiversity Research Institute
2020
Villanova University
2020
At present the genus Lygodactylus is represented by three species in Angola confirmed voucher specimens-L. angolensis, L. bradfieldi, and capensis-and two others believed to be present, but without specimens with precise localities, chobiensis lawrencei. We a detailed taxonomic revision of group describe new species, baptistai sp. nov. nyaneka tchokwe Phylogenetic analysis using mitochondrial marker ND2, as well morphological data support recognition species. In addition, suggest that...
The Indian Tectonic Plate split from Gondwanaland approximately 120 MYA and set the subcontinent on a ~ 100 million year collision course with Eurasia. Many phylogenetic studies have demonstrated brought it an array of endemic faunas that evolved in situ during its journey, suggesting this isolated served as source biodiversity subsequent to However, recent molecular suggest Eurasia may faunal for some India's biodiversity, colonizing through land bridges between India early middle Eocene...
Abstract Snake venoms are complex mixtures of toxic proteins that hold significant medical, pharmacological and evolutionary interest. To better understand the genetic diversity underlying snake venoms, we developed VenomCap, a novel exon‐capture probe set targeting toxin‐coding genes from wide range elapid snakes, with particular focus on ecologically diverse medically important subfamily Hydrophiinae. We tested capture success VenomCap across 24 species, representing all major lineages....
Philippine False Geckos (genus Pseudogekko) are secretive, delicate, slender-bodied, arboreal members of an obligate forest specialist clade that is substantially more species diverse than previously assumed. Over the last century, few were added to this endemic genus. During decade, however, revisionary studies have resulted in recognition six new species. Several these appear be rare, restricted geographic ranges, or exhibit patchy, fragmented areas occurrence. In study we report on...
The high level of endemism in Fergana Valley has been well documented numerous studies for various groups animals and plants. In a relatively small area, there are 45 endemic plant species, five insect reptile species. surveying this area data on distribution, abundance, acoustics, genetic samples species reptiles, we discovered two new gecko from the genus Alsophylax. Phylogenetic analyses mitochondrial DNA sequences indicate relatives these even-fingered gecko, Alsophylax pipiens, southern...
The relationships of Guiana Shield members Trichomycterus are examined using three mitochondrial genes (Cytochrome Oxidase 1, Cytochrome b, and 16s) one nuclear gene (RAG 2). A time-calibrated phylogeny is implemented to examine how diversification related the timing major geographical events in Shield. There was topological discordance among trees; however, they overall suggest presence two subclades. T. guianensis subclade consists strongly supported sp. 'Potaro, elongate' (Potaro R.)...
The National University of Mongolia, the Mongolian State Education, Nebraska, and Kansas conducted four collaborative expeditions between 2010 2014, resulting in accounts for all species lacertid agamid, except Phrynocephalus kulagini. These resulted a range extension Eremias arguta collection specimens tissues across 134 unique localities. In this paper we summarize Agamidae (Paralaudakia stoliczkana, Ph. hispidus, helioscopus, versicolor) Lacertidae (E. argus, E. arguta, dzungarica,...