Herein, we describe the global distribution of ranaviruses in amphibians, fish, and reptiles, host range of the different Ranavirus species, the implications of interclass transmission, and the impact of trade on ranavirus distribution. The Global Ranavirus Reporting System (GRRS), which documents global detections of ranaviruses, is also presented. Leer más.
We found that body condition, and especially size and sex, explain a great proportion of the variability observed in this species. These differences point to an effect of ontogeny, which might play a major role in colour development owing to the longevity of this species. Leer más.
The Amphibian Survival Alliance is pleased to announce the publication of an important new resource: “Ranaviruses: Emerging Pathogens of Ectothermic Vertebrates,” edited by Matthew J. Gray and V. Gregory Chinchar. This comprehensive, open-access book provides the latest information on ranaviruses, which pose a significant threat to amphibian populations worldwide. Leer más.
Our findings corroborate cytonuclear discordances in Podarcis, with nuclear genes failing to identify the mitochondrial clades in P. lusitanicus. Despite its separation from other Podarcis species approximately 4 million years ago, its diversification occurred much more recently, around 0.4 million years ago, resulting in three monophyletic lineages that are geographically coherent. Leer más.
