- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
Universidad San Francisco de Quito
2024-2025
Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad
2024-2025
The Jambato Harlequin toad (
The recently resurrected genus Daptomys Anthony, 1929 includes poorly known small cricetid rodents that are widely distributed in tropical South America. Along with Neusticomys 1921, these species the most terrestrial members of tribe, which is otherwise distinguished by adaptations allow to live both aquatic and environments. Newly collected Ecuadorean specimens provide complementary information craniodental soft anatomy Daptomys, focusing on rhinarium morphology, palate, stomach, caecum...
The Atelopus (or harlequin frogs) have become a symbol of the ongoing efforts to conserve biodiversity in Ecuador over past few decades. ignescens , also known as jambato, was previously considered be an extinct species until it rediscovered Andean locality Angamarca, Ecuador. This study presents and describes calls for first time. These are low intensity sounds that comprise repertoire three distinct call types: tonal, short pulsed call. They different spectral temporal characteristics....