Biogeographic Patterns of South American Anurans

• Main Authors: Vasconcelos, Tiago S. (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), da Silva, Fernando R. (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), dos Santos, Tiago G. (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Prado, Vitor H. M. (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Provete, Diogo B. (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Subjects: Animal ecology.; Biodiversity.; Conservation biology.; Ecology .; Animal Ecology.; Conservation Biology/Ecology.
• Physical Description: X, 149 p. 16 illus., 13 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783030262969
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-26296-9

This book analyzes different facets of anuran amphibian distribution in South America. We integrate alternative biological metrics employing cutting-edge methods to understand the dynamic processes underlying species distribution patterns. By using the modern biogeographic toolbox, we explore how richness gradients, phylogenetic diversity, functional diversity, and range size/endemism distribution of amphibians vary along the continent. Moreover, we present a robust proposal for priority areas for conservation of anurans in South America that maximizes representativeness of distinct biodiversity facets.