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A revision of the genus Audantia of Hispaniola with description of four new species (Reptilia: Squamata: Dactyloidae)
(2019)
[English] We revise the species of Audantia, a genus of dactyloid lizards endemic to Hispaniola. Based on our analyses of morphological and genetic data we recognize 14 species in this genus, four of which we describe as ...
A taxonomic framework for typhlopid snakes from the Caribbean and other regions (Reptilia, Squamata)
(2014)
The evolutionary history and taxonomy of worm-like snakes (scolecophidians) continues to be refined as new molecular data are gathered and analyzed. Here we present additional evidence on the phylogeny of these snakes, ...
Island lists of West Indian amphibians and reptiles
(2012)
In collaboration with experts most familiar with specific areas within the West Indies, we set out to generate new island-by-island lists. Our reasons for doing so are fivefold: Since 1977, (1) we have found the (now ...
Plant–frugivore interactions across the Caribbean islands : modularity, invader complexes and the importance of generalist species
(2022)
Mutualistic interactions between plants and animals are fundamental for the maintenance of natural communities and the ecosystem services they provide. However, particularly in human-dominated island ecosystems, introduced ...
Major Caribbean and Central American frog faunas originated by ancient oceanic dispersal
(2007)
Approximately one-half of all species of amphibians occur in the New World tropics, which includes South America, Middle America, and the West Indies. Of those, 27% (801 species) belong to a large assemblage, the ...
The origin of West Indian amphibians and reptiles
(1996)
The known West Indian herpetofauna is comprised of 175 species of amphibians (99% endemic) and 457 species of reptiles (93% endemic). Informaation on distributions, relationships, and times of origin, with emphasis on ...
Caribbean biogeography : molecular evidence for dispersal in West Indian terrestrial vertebrates
(1992)
The geological association of the Greater Antilles with North and South America in the late Cretaceous led to the hypothesis that the present Antillean biota reflects those ancient land connections. Molecular data from ...
The List of Wetlands of International Importance = La Liste des zones humides d’importance internationale = La Lista de Humedales de Importancia Internacional
(2022)
Esta Lista de Humedales de Importancia Internacional fue publicada el 3 de agosto de 2022. La Lista de Ramsar se estableció con arreglo al párrafo 1 del artículo 2 de la Convención sobre los Humedales (Ramsar, Irán, 1971), ...
Introducción a la Convención sobre los Humedales [Manual de la Convención de Ramsar 5ª edición]
(2016)
El objetivo de este Manual es proporcionar al lector una introducción a la "Convención sobre los Humedales" (también denominada "Convención de Ramsar"), lo que incluye su razón de ser como la convención ambiental más ...
Resolución No. 177-01 que aprueba la Convención Relativa a los Humedales de Importancia Internacional Especialmente como Hábitat de Aves Acuáticas
(2001)
Con esta resolución oficial del Congreso Nacional, promulgada por el presidente de la República Dominicana, se aprueba la vinculación de este país a la «Convención Relativa a los Humedales de Importancia Internacional ...