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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

South American Journal of Herpetology is open access until the end of the year! Download the papers in bioone.org/journals/sou...

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Ranaviruses are emerging pathogens of ectothermic vertebrates that have been linked to mass mortality events globally in amphibians, reptiles, and fishes. This study surveyed ranavirus in amphibians and reptiles of Colombia. @bioone.bsky.social

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Where is the true type locality of Andinobates opisthomelas? Using historical records, taxonomic literature, and cartography, the authors identify the type locality, redescribe the species from topotypic material, and provide diagnostic characters for specie. @bioone.bsky.social

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

This study provides the first description of the tadpole and embryonic development of 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘦𝘮𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘢𝘦, including its external morphology, oral cavity, chondrocranium, and ontogeny. These findings expand our understanding of larval diversity and evolution within the 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘦𝘮𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘶𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘪 group.

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Animal coloration evolves through both neutral processes and selective pressures. This review synthesizes current knowledge on color evolution in non-avian reptiles, using evidence from living and extinct species, and highlights key directions for future research for future research.

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Crotalus catalinensis is endemic to Catalana, a island with extremely dry. This article analyzed possible differences in daily movement patterns related to different habitat types or seasonal variations in climate. Read more in the South American Journal of Herpetology. @bioone.bsky.social

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

In Brazil, Stenocercus azureus is classified as Endangered under IUCN criteria.This article presents new records from the Brazilian Pampa biome, expanding current knowledge of its distribution. Read more in the South American Journal of Herpetology. @bioone.bsky.social

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Eupsophus migueli is an endangered amphibian endemic to the Valdivian temperate forests of southern Chile. This study assessed its distribution, habitat use, population size, diet, and threats in the Los Ríos Region. Read more in the South American Journal of Herpetology. @bioone.bsky.social

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A new frog species from Mexico has been described! *Sarcohyla gretae*, a member of the *S. bistincta* group, was named in honor of Greta Thunberg and is the sister species of *Sarcohyla hapsa*. @bioone.bsky.social

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Running farther is not always the best strategy. In Microlophus atacamensis, body size, threat direction, and distance from shore influence escape behavior. Read more in the South American Journal of Herpetology. @bioone.bsky.social

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Knowledge of the distribution of South American turtles and tortoises has received an important update with the creation of the Quelonio-BOL database. The study compiled an extensive review of the available literature and gathered nearly 7000 records from across Bolivia. @bioone.bsky.social

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Diogo B Proietti @provete.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

🐸 Brazilian Tadpoles Database — banco bibliográfico das descrições de girinos brasileiros (Provete et al. 2012, NwjZ) — migrou da Google Sheets pra um site público com filogenia interativa, filtros, exportação BibTeX e contribuições via GitHub. 🌐 diogoprov.github.io/Brazilian-Tadpoles-5.0 🧵 [1/5]

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Held annually on April 28, Save The Frogs Day is a global event that raises awareness about the decline in amphibian populations and their habitats. @savethefrogs.com @bioone.bsky.social

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

It’s #WorldFrogDay! 40% of amphibians are at risk of extinction. Celebrated on March 20, it highlights the urgency of conserving amphibians and their habitats. @savethefrogs.com @bioone.bsky.social

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BioOne @bioone.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Explore #forestry and #forest #ecology research with our BioOne Vista collection. Discover studies from @paleosoc.bsky.social, @nebotanical.bsky.social, @sajherpetology.bsky.social, The Southwestern Naturalist, @treeringsociety.bsky.social, Weed Technology and more. Browse now: bio-one.co/4qeOpNe

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

The South American Journal of Herpetology wishes everyone a Happy New Year! @bioone.bsky.social

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alexandre Rodrigues Ferreira's “Philosophical Voyage” to Brazil (1783–1792). Read more in the South American Journal of Herpetology. @bioone.bsky.social

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BioOne @bioone.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

How can our #S2O pilot impact researchers beyond academia? Dr. Taran Grant, Editor in Chief of @sajherpetology.bsky.social gives his perspective during our recent webinar. Watch the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSNP... #OpenAccess #SubscribeToOpen #ScholarlyPublishing #ResearchImpact

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

This study investigates the trophic and spatial niches of Gymnodactylus geckoides in areas without Gymnodactylus darwinii and examines how the two species partition these niches when in sympatry. Read more in the South American Journal of Herpetology. @bioone.bsky.social

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

This study presents the first karyotype description for a species of Alopoglossidae, Alopoglossus angulatus, which unexpectedly possesses the lowest diploid chromosome number reported to date among gymnophthalmoid lizards. Read more in the South American Journal of Herpetology. @bioone.bsky.social

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

This study investigated how elevation and aquatic system influence anuran richness, abundance, and species turnover among three mountains in the semiarid Caatinga of Ceará State, Brazil. Read more in the South American Journal of Herpetology. @bioone.bsky.social

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

The understanding of the potential impacts of environmental change on population dynamics is essential for the conservation of endangered species such as the endemic sand-dune lizard Liolaemus multimaculatus from Argentina. Read more in the South American Journal of Herpetology. @bioone.bsky.social

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

This study experimentally evaluated whether sertraline, at environmentally relevant concentrations, influences prey behavior in response to predators, using Scinax fuscovarius tadpoles as a model. Read more in the South American Journal of Herpetology. @bioone.bsky.social

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

This study evaluated sexual size dimorphism and sexual and ontogenetic variation in the diet of Odontophrynus asper in southern Brazil. Read more in the South American Journal of Herpetology. @bioone.bsky.social

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

This study describes the algal coverage and commensal and parasitic epibionts in two species of freshwater turtles from the Chaco Ecoregion, Argentina, Acanthochelys pallidipectoris and Kinosternon scorpioides scorpioides. Read more in the South American Journal of Herpetology. @bioone.bsky.social

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Most Popular Article Award! Check out the most popular articles from the past year in SAJH! The list of the most accessed articles can be accessed through the link: sbherpetologia.org.br/sajh-sbh-her...

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BioOne @bioone.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Discover #ecology articles in BioOne Complete with our Top & Trending Research collection, featuring our partnering publishers The American Biology Teacher @nabtbio.bsky.social, Haseltonia, and @sajherpetology.bsky.social. 📖 Free to read through Sept 30: bio-one.co/3Irj1Kv

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South American Journal of Herpetology @sajherpetology.bsky.social · 27/06/2025