A5013492407- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Scarabaeidae Beetle Taxonomy and Biogeography
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Fossil Insects in Amber
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
2017-2024
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
2021-2023
Universidad Veracruzana
2020-2021
Chiropterotriton is a relatively small genus that comprises 15 species with great morphological and ecological diversity. In previous studies, molecular data provided evidence for considerable number of remain undescribed. this study, we describe one new species, chico sp. nov. based on characters. We present mtDNA phylogenetic analyses using Bayesian inference maximum likelihood include all described several undescribed species. Morphometric from eight recognized provide the distinctiveness...
The number of species the subgenus Syrrhophus, genus Eleutherodactylus has increased rapidly in last eight years, due to recent taxonomic studies. This direct-developing frogs is well represented Mexico, which harbors more than 90% richness reported for subgenus. In this study, we describe one new species, (Syrrhophus) coelum sp. nov. from El Cielo Biosphere Reserve Tamaulipas, based on morphological and molecular data. was previously assigned E. cystignathoides, differs its congeners mainly...
Abstract Emergent infectious disease caused by the fungal pathogens Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis ( Bd ) and salamandrivorans Bsal represents one of major causes biodiversity loss in amphibians. While has affected amphibians worldwide, remains restricted to Asia Europe, but also could be a threat for salamanders Western hemisphere, including 320 bolitoglossine species described. Here, we predict suitable areas Neotropics assess its potential impact on diversity. For this, determined...
The genus Chiropterotriton is endemic to Mexico with a geographical distribution along the Sierra Madre Oriental, Trans Mexican Volcanic Belt and de Juárez. recent use of molecular tools has shown that Mexico’s amphibian diversity highly underestimated, including large number cryptic, unnamed species. 18 described species terrestrial, arboreal cave-dwelling In previous studies, presence multiple undescribed was evident. We present phylogenetic hypothesis based on mitochondrial data, which...
Summary Symbiotic bacterial communities are crucial to combating infections and contribute host health. The amphibian skin microbiome plays an important role in protecting their hosts against pathogens such as Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis ( Bd ), one of the causative agents chytridiomycosis, which is responsible for dramatic population declines worldwide. Although symbiotic bacteria known inhibit growth, understanding relationship between genetic variability, environmental conditions,...
Biofluorescence is the fluorescent glow in blue, green, and red colors that organisms emit when exposed to blue or ultra-violet light. This phenomenon has been documented different animal groups, most recent finding being amphibians. The function of biofluorescence amphibians still unknown, although it hypothesized may be associated with sexual selection, communication, visual acuity. In this work, we described patterns for six species anurans occurring Isthmian Central America. Likewise,...