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A replacement name for the Hispaniolan anole formerly referred to as Anolis chlorocyanus Duméril & Bibron, 1837
(2020)We provide a replacement name, Anolis callainus sp. nov., for the Hispaniolan anole species formerly referred to as Anolis chlorocyanus Duméril & Bibron, 1837. This is necessary because the syntypes of Anolis chlorocyanus ... -
A review of records of the Black-capped Petrel Pterodroma hasitata in the Caribbean Sea
(2019)The Black-capped Petrel Pterodroma hasitata is a pelagic seabird with a dangerously small population size. Remaining breeding sites are threatened by habitat loss, introduced predators, and direct harvesting. The species ... -
A review of trends in the energy use of biomass : the case of the Dominican Republic
(2022)[English] This review examines the use of residual biomass as a renewable resource for energy generation in the Dominican Republic. The odology includes a thorough examination of scientific publications in recent years ... -
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 scuticociliate causes mass mortality of Diadema antillarum in the Caribbean Sea
(2023)Echinoderm mass mortality events shape marine ecosystems by altering the dynamics among major benthic groups. The sea urchin Diadema antillarum, virtually extirpated in the Caribbean in the early 1980s by an unknown cause, ... -
A second Anolis lizard in Dominican amber and the systematics and ecological morphology of Dominican amber anoles.
(1998)A fossil Anolis lizard in the collections of the American Museum of Natural History is the second anole preserved in amber from the Dominican Republic (Miocene epoch) to be studied... -
A study of the dry forest communities in the Dominican Republic
(2015)This paper is a floristic and phytosociological study of the dry forest communities of the Dominican Republic. A total of 69 relevés in dry forest biotopes were carried out. The samples were subsequently subjected to ... -
A study on the mangrove formations of the Neotropical-Austroamerican Kingdom
(2020)According to the most recent literature, although very few plant species are characteristic of American mangrove formations, to date over 30 plant associations, including three orders, seven alliances, and three phytosociological ... -
A survey of Ricord’s iguanas (Cyclura ricordii) and Rhinoceros iguanas (Cyclura cornuta cornuta) in Isla Cabritos National Park, Dominican Republic 2003 : a preliminary report
(2004)In late 2002, the IUCN Iguana Specialist Group held a workshop in Santo Domingo to develop a species recovery plan for Ricord’s Iguana (Cyclura ricordii) in the Dominican Republic. In fulfillment of one of the objectives ... -
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, ... -
A winter distribution model for Bicknell’s Thrush (Catharus bicknelli), a conservation tool for a threatened migratory songbird
(2013)Conservation planning and implementation require identifying pertinent habitats and locations where protection and management may improve viability of targeted species. The winter range of Bicknell’s Thrush (Catharus ... -
Las abejas (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Anthophila) de la Hispaniola, Antillas
(2007)Se estudia la fauna actual de abejas de la Hispaniola y se compara con la fauna extinta hallada en el ámbar fósil. Se presenta una lista comentada de las especies actuales. Se ofrecen los siguientes registros nuevos para ... -
Acciones de conservación marina a través de la integración de la comunidad local
(2022)[Español] Debido a distintas presiones globales y locales, los ecosistemas costero-marinos se encuentran rápidamente en declive a un ritmo alarmante. La República Dominicana es especialmente vulnerable a los efectos de la ... -
Accuracy assessment of ASTER, SRTM, ALOS, and TDX DEMs for Hispaniola and implications for mapping vulnerability to coastal flooding
(2019)Digital elevation models (DEMs) derived from remote sensing data provide a valuable and consistent data source for mapping coastal flooding at local and global scales. Mapping of flood risk requires quantification of the ... -
Acerca de la capacidad de carga física de Playa Grande, Cayo Levantado, Samaná, República Dominicana
(2005)La noción básica de capacidad de carga establece que todos los ambientes naturales poseen un límite biofísico. Superar este límite significaría amenazar la integridad de estos ambientes. Los estudios para determinar la ... -
Acerca de los límites geográficos para los inventarios de la biodiversidad costera y marina de la isla Hispaniola
(2021)[Español] Se ofrecen pautas para establecer los límites geográficos de los inventarios de la biodiversidad costera y marina de la isla Hispaniola combinando las capas de: i) las Zonas Económicas Exclusivas de República ... -
Acta final del Primer Symposium para Evaluación y Defensa de los Recursos Naturales de la República Dominicana
(1959)Acta del Primer Symposium para Evaluación y Defensa de los Recursos Naturales de la República Dominicana, que tuvo lugar del 24 al 29 de octubre de 1958 en el Salón de Actos del Aula Magna de la Universidad de Santo Domingo. -
Actividades de conservación de la avifauna en la República Dominicana en 1997
(1997)Breve nota publicada sobre programas y acciones para la conservación de las aves en la República Dominicana.