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Newly published papers on reptiles and amphibians from the HerpAtlas research library, updated automatically. Browse by animal on the species pages.
- Host Genus and Habitat Use Shape the Distribution of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis Lineages in a Hyper-Diverse Tropical Amphibian Community.
Buttimer S, Neely WJ, Boyette JM et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2026-03 · open access
Pathogens often exploit ecological and evolutionary opportunities created by anthropogenic change, with profound consequences for host communities. In Brazil's Atlantic Forest, the amphibian chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) exemplifies this dynamic, with two co-occurring lineages:…
- Back Home: first successful geographical assignment of rehabilitated leopard tortoises Stigmochelys pardalis using a conservation genetic database
Adrian John Armstrong, Anna S. Kropff, Antoinette Kotzé et al. · Conservation Genetics · 2026-03 · open access
Abstract Illegal trade in leopard tortoises Stigmochelys pardalis is widespread, yet the origins of confiscated S. pardalis are often unknown. Accurate assignment to source populations is essential for informed conservation management and release. We expanded and tested a genetic reference database…
- Influence of Shelter and Hibernation on the 24-Hour Behavioral Rhythms of Male Dybowski's Frog ( Rana dybowskii ) Across Age Groups.
Li Y, Wang M, Ji H et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026-03 · open access
Understanding how environmental factors such as shelter availability and hibernation influence amphibian behavior is critical for improving conservation and captive management. In this study, we examined the effects of shelter and hibernation on 24 h behavioral patterns of male Dybowski's frogs (…
- Four new cryptic Ptychadena species from the Upper Guinean rainforests of West Africa (Amphibia, Anura, Ptychadenidae) .
Rödel MO, Schmitz A, Penner J et al. · Zootaxa · 2026-03
- Wildlife Perceptions in an Urban Jungle: A Comparison Between Otters, Monitor Lizards, Macaques, and Pythons
Manisha Saigal, Philip Johns · Anthrozoös · 2026-03
- Pathology of Lankesterella sp. infection in a cliff swallow from California, USA.
Mesler CT, Yabsley MJ, Kistler WM et al. · Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc · 2026-03
- Predation on sea turtles at sea: A multi-source synthesis and research perspectives.
Casale P, Servolini A, González-Bernardo E et al. · The Journal of animal ecology · 2026-03
- Preliminary Evolutionary Trends of Ctenophorus Dragon (Lacertilia: Agamidae) Lifespans, With a New Longevity Record.
Hoops D, Whiting MJ · Ecology and evolution · 2026-03 · open access
We reviewed the published literature on the lifespans of dragon lizards in the genus Ctenophorus (Agamidae) and collated all known lifespan records for this genus, both in the wild and in captivity. We found that Ctenophorus species for which longevity data in the wild are available are about…
- Hydration state does not influence dormancy during dry subtropical winter in the tegu lizard Salvator merianae.
Guadalupe-Silva A, de Campos DF, Hervas LS et al. · The Journal of experimental biology · 2026-03
- A shared mechanism in eye optical development: Lens nucleus centralization in Xenopuslaevis.
Garcia KA, Tseng KA, Vorontsova I · Experimental eye research · 2026-03 · open access
- Distribution and evolution of the LysR-type transcriptional regulators of the Salmonella genus.
S D, A RR, Y GM et al. · PloS one · 2026-03 · open access
LysR-type transcriptional regulators (LTTRs) are one of the most abundant transcriptional regulators in nature and are involved in multiple essential biological process in bacteria. In this work we show that LTTRs are highly abundant in Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovars able to…
- Enantioselective Bioactivity and Molecular Basis of Fluralaner Enantiomers in Tetranychus cinnabarinus (Boisduval).
Cheng J, Lin T, Li A et al. · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry · 2026-03
- Hidden Markov models reveal ontogenetic plasticity in green and loggerhead sea turtles.
Welsh RC, Mansfield KL · Scientific reports · 2026-03 · open access
- Advancing bone health evaluation in Hermann's tortoises ( Testudo hermanni ) using spectral detector computed tomography.
Hörmann A, Hetterich J, Neubert T et al. · Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026-03 · open access
Introduction Metabolic bone disease (MBD) is a common disorder in captive chelonians. Early diagnosis is challenging due to non-specific clinical signs, normal blood values in early stages, and limited sensitivity of radiographs. Spectral detector computed tomography (SDCT) offers quantitative,…
- Clinal Variation in Reproductive Modes and Offspring Body Condition Across a Contact Zone of a Bimodal Viviparous Salamander.
Figueiredo-Vázquez C, Alarcón-Ríos L, Velo-Antón G · Ecology and evolution · 2026-03 · open access
Hybrid zones offer valuable insights into evolutionary processes. In species with bimodal reproduction, hybridization can produce transitional phenotypes that may pinpoint the evolutionary pathways connecting distinct reproductive modes. The fire salamander ( Salamandra salamandra ) is one of the…
- Helminth parasite infracommunities and dietary analysis of the rough-skinned newt, Taricha granulosa from south-eastern Vancouver Island, B.C.
Laura Parkinson, Tim Goater · VIUSpace (Vancouver Island University Library) · 2026-03
- Acclimatisation to tropical seasons: hydric and thermal physiology in Gehyra geckos.
Skelton KN, Moritz CC, Day KA et al. · The Journal of experimental biology · 2026-03 · open access
Seasonal acclimatisation is a mechanism enabling individuals to advantageously adjust one or more physiological parameters in response to changing environmental conditions. The ability to adjust metabolic rates and thermal physiology in response to seasonal changes is known to be central to the…
- Cost-effective DNA extraction method for detection of amphibian fungal pathogen in invertebrate samples.
Poh A, Ross PA, Brannelly LA · Diseases of aquatic organisms · 2026-03
- Genetic and environmental drivers of sex determination in turtles: insights and implications for conservation.
Gupta A, Mishra S, Rajput M · Molecular biology reports · 2026-03
- Molecular detection of medically relevant Sporothrix species in roadkilled wildlife in the Brazilian Atlantic forest.
Amadei SS, Campos J, de Matos AMRN et al. · Mycopathologia · 2026-03 · open access
The rapid expansion of zoonotic sporotrichosis in South America necessitates innovative surveillance strategies to identify natural ecological niches. Roadkill provides a unique, underutilized opportunity to monitor Sporothrix circulation within human-impacted landscapes. We conducted a molecular…
- Annotated checklist of the herpetofauna of the Moama area in southern inland New South Wales, Australia for the period February 2019–September 2025
Michael J. Murphy · Australian Zoologist · 2026-03 · open access
- Sublethal Clothianidin Exposure Impairs Development, Thyroid Hormones, Locomotion and Predation in Fejervarya cancrivora from Rice Paddy Ecosystems.
Pilianto J, Abou El-Ela A, Munawar A et al. · Toxics · 2026-03 · open access
Clothianidin (CLO) is a widely used neonicotinoid insecticide in agricultural systems and may pose risks to non-target aquatic organisms, including amphibians. Here, we evaluated acute and sublethal effects of CLO on Fejervarya cancrivora tadpoles, an important predator of insect pests in rice…
- Microarchitecture of Python regius Scale Surface: A Natural Strategy for Bacterial Adhesion Prevention.
Peroutka V, Navratilova K, Jencova V et al. · ACS omega · 2026-03 · open access
Microscale surface structures on natural materials can provide unique functional properties, inter alia , for biological defense. Here, we report that the dorsal scales of ball python ( Python regius ), feature regularly distributed sharp microprotrusions (spikes) that may serve as a model surface…
- Dynamic regulation of histone arginine methylation in anoxic freshwater turtles.
Bloskie T, Storey KB · Journal of comparative physiology. B, Biochemical, systemic, and environmental physiology · 2026-03
- Tick-associated microorganisms ( Borrelia , Rickettsia , Hepatozoon , and Hemolivia ) in Amblyomma varanense ticks parasitizing Asian water monitors ( Varanus salvator ): Insights from a hotspot in Ratchaburi Province, Western Thailand.
Narapakdeesakul D, Myint SYPP, Aung ZT et al. · Current research in parasitology & vector-borne diseases · 2026-03 · open access
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