Index Catalog // Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew research repository

2022

Journal article

Diversification of Amazonian spiny tree rats in genus Makalata (Rodentia, Echimyidae): Cryptic diversity, geographic structure and drivers of speciation.

Amazonian mammal diversity is exceptionally high, yet new taxonomic discoveries continue to be made and many questions remain for understanding its diversification through time and space. Here we investigate the diversification of spiny rats in the genus , whose species are strongly associated with seasonally flooded forests, watercourses and flooded...

Lima Miranda, Cleuton ; Pires Farias, Izeni ; Ferreira Da Silva, Maria Nazareth ; Antonelli, Alexandre ; Fabrício Machado, Arielli …

Speciation, Cryptic diversity, Mammals, Amazonian spiny tree rats, Geographic structure, Makalata, and Diversification

2022

Journal article

Madagascar’s extraordinary biodiversity: Threats and opportunities.

Madagascar’s unique biota is heavily affected by human activity and is under intense threat. Here, we review the current state of knowledge on the conservation status of Madagascar’s terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity by presenting data and analyses on documented and predicted species-level conservation statuses, the most prevalent and relevant threats,...

Ralimanana, Hélène ; Perrigo, Allison L. ; Smith, Rhian J. ; Borrell, James S. ; Faurby, Søren …

Madagascar, Conservation, Biodiversity, Ecological restoration, Endangered species, IUCN Red List, Protected areas, Natural resources, and Conservation status

2022

Journal article

Madagascar’s extraordinary biodiversity: Evolution, distribution, and use.

Madagascar’s biota is hyperdiverse and includes exceptional levels of endemicity. We review the current state of knowledge on Madagascar’s past and current terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity by compiling and presenting comprehensive data on species diversity, endemism, and rates of species description and human uses, in addition to presenting an updated...

Antonelli, Alexandre ; Smith, Rhian J. ; Perrigo, Allison L. ; Crottini, Angelica ; Hackel, Jan …

Evolution, Taxonomy, Madagasacar, Natural resources, Phylogenetic diversity, Digitization, Distribution, Biodiversity, Endemism, and Conservation

2022

Journal article

Integrating deep-time palaeontology in conservation prioritisation.

Halting biodiversity loss under growing anthropogenic pressure is arguably the greatest environmental challenge we face. Given that not all species are equally threatened and that resources are always limited, establishing robust prioritisation schemes is critical for implementing effective conservation actions. To this end, the International Union for Conservation of Nature...

Pimiento, Catalina ; Antonelli, Alexandre

Fossil record, Extinction, Palaeontology, Biodiversity, and Conservation prioritisation

2022

Journal article

Diversification dynamics in the Neotropics through time, clades, and biogeographic regions.

The origins and evolution of the outstanding Neotropical biodiversity are a matter of intense debate. A comprehensive understanding is hindered by the lack of deep-time comparative data across wide phylogenetic and ecological contexts. Here, we quantify the prevailing diversification trajectories and drivers of Neotropical diversification in a sample of 150...