A5082419207- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
Arizona State University
2008-2020
Harvard University
2008
Eckerd College
1982
We describe a new species of dendrobatid frog, Leucostethus bilsa sp. nov., using molecular, morphological, and acoustic evidence. also comment on the taxonomic status four similar Hyloxalus Colostethus. provide an updated phylogeny that corroborates previous hypotheses relationships nine species. Phylogenetic analysis mitochondrial (i.e., 7095 bp combined data from NADH1, NAHD2, cytochrome c oxidase I, b 12S-16S rRNA) seven nuclear genes 4739 bp) indicate close relationship L. to...
The amphibian and reptile fauna within a small area in lowland rainforest fragment reserve Amazonian Ecuador was intensively surveyed over an initial 2- year period via removal sampling (1986–88), coinciding with the construction of road through subsequent surge increased forest conversion fragmentation surrounding areas. A time-constrained transect technique employed to facilitate later, post-fragmentation visual-encounter monitoring gather long-term data on species richness composition (on...
A new species of Eleutherodactylus is described from the Amazonian lowlands Ecuador. It distinguished by bright red leg coloration in life, an acuminate snout dorsal view, a partially concealed tympanum, smooth dorsum, absence canthal stripe, and labial bars anterior to snout. The most closely related E. ockendeni taeniatus, all three are members frater assembly. defining characters roster assembly discussed. Jatun Sacha Biological Reserve located on Rio Napo lowland rainforests Intensive...