Andy C. Barboza
Centro de Ornitología y Biodiversidad, División de Herpetología, Graduate Student
- I studied biology with a keen interest in understanding biodiversity, particularly focusing on species most sensitive to environmental changes. Over time, I developed a strong interest in amphibians and reptiles, fields in which I have ... moreI studied biology with a keen interest in understanding biodiversity, particularly focusing on species most sensitive to environmental changes. Over time, I developed a strong interest in amphibians and reptiles, fields in which I have been fortunate to work and learn about their "Systematics, diversity, conservation status, and ecology" (Emphasis on the evolutionary history and behavior of amphibians), participating in several field assessments focused on the neotropical region of Peru.edit
Research Interests:
—Based on morphological and previously published molecular and phylogenetic evidence, we report the discovery of a new species of Cercosaura from the northern portion of Cordillera Central, northern Peru. The new species inhabits the... more
—Based on morphological and previously published molecular and phylogenetic evidence, we report the discovery of a new species of Cercosaura from the northern portion of Cordillera Central, northern Peru. The new species inhabits the montane forests of northeastern Peru at elevations between 1,788–1,888 m. It differs from other species of Cercosaura by having the dorsum lighter than flanks, a white labial stripe that continues along the ventrolateral region until the hind limb insertion, subdigital lamellae on toes not tuberculate, 6–8 longitudinal rows of ventral scales, 32–36 transverse rows of dorsal scales, and dorsal surface of forelimbs and fingers dark brown.