Un estudio global sobre 8000 especies de anfibios realizado por la Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza (UICN) revela que el 40% de ellas corre algún tipo de riesgo de desaparecer: un total de 2873 especies. Leer más.
The genus Phyllodytes, endemic to the Atlantic Forest, stands out for its life cycle being closely associated with bromeliads. Since the 2000s, the number of species in the group has more than doubled and the number is still increasing, a fact proven here with the description of Phyllodytes iuna sp. nov. Leer más.
Scientists recently uncovered variations in methylmercury concentrations in U.S. amphibians. While researchers don’t yet know at what concentration the chemical can be harmful, the researchers hope the data can shed light on which species may be at risk from exposure. Leer más.
We re-evaluate the taxonomic status of specimens of Rhinella collected from rainforests on the eastern Andean slopes and foothills of central Bolivia. Leer más.
This study presents a comprehensive analysis of niche expression at range margins, anticipating a heightened impact of landscape changes in V. latastei. The methodological framework implemented here, and our findings, hold significant relevance for biodiversity management and conservation in human-impacted areas. Leer más.
