Neotropical Biology and Conservation
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Peer-reviewed, OA journal devoted to the description, analysis & conservation of biodiversity. Now on Bluesky: https://t.co/eilxopFUye
Joined June 2019
We are moving to Bluesky! To keep up to date with our latest studies, follow us on Bluesky and Facebook. 🔵 https://t.co/H6KsbRXaCt
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A new, improved Journal Impact Factor for Neotropical Biology and Conservation. https://t.co/dWcYI7tr8L
neotropical.pensoft.net
The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Neotropical Biology and Conservation stands at 0.8, up from 0.7, according to the latest Web of Science data, reports ARPHA Platform’s Indexing team.In late...
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New dietary data for the Brazilian false coral snake in the Caatinga biome reveal a lizard-dominated diet and document incidental plastic ingestion. 🔗 https://t.co/iOGc8UiymP
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The Caatinga, the largest seasonal dry tropical forest in South America, has been experiencing significant environmental disturbances due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and increasing...
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New Scopus CiteScore for Neotropical Biology and Conservation. https://t.co/FHpcSnXGsU
neotropical.pensoft.net
The 2024 Scopus CiteScore for Neotropical Biology and Conservation has been released, reporting a value of 1.5. The figure was published in early June by Scopus and confirmed by the ARPHA Platform's...
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Nine new species of microcaddisflies from Panama's Soná Peninsula and Coiba National Park are described in this study, bringing the country's known caddisfly fauna to 544 species. 🔗 https://t.co/UureOxOYTP
#Trichoptera
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In this study, we describe and illustrate nine new species of microcaddisflies: Oxyethira jaramillo sp. nov., Neotrichia afuera sp. nov., Neotrichia aguirrei sp. nov., Neotrichia betegui sp. nov.,...
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Researchers have discovered three new orchid species - each utilising an unusual method of asexual reproduction known as prolification - from the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama. 🇵🇦🇨🇷 🔗 https://t.co/qvSr7pCp3v
#Orchidaceae
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The fish assemblage of a Mexican protected spring system dominated by invasive fishes. 🔗 https://t.co/DaiWwH0Eny
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preprints.arphahub.com
Springs, as sensitive freshwater ecosystems, are particularly vulnerable to anthropogenic factors such as water extraction, pollution, and climate change. Las Estacas spring in Central Mexico,...
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A man sustained serious leg injuries in a non-fatal attack by a Morelet’s crocodile in Laguna del Carpintero, Mexico, prompting a coordinated emergency response and highlighting ongoing human-wildlife conflict in urban wetlands. https://t.co/1N10YaAEDd
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Human-crocodile interaction in the Laguna del Carpintero, Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico has been a growing concern for the last several years, with homeless people being the most affected, although...
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Trahira fish found in a hypoxic drying pool developed lip protrusions not linked to tissue changes or oxygen absorption structures, suggesting a possible role in channeling surface water into the mouth. 🔗 https://t.co/jPSwcWtR6b
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New field records from the Ecuadorian Andes document domestic dogs chasing, injuring, or killing six native vertebrate species, including endangered ones, underscoring their threat to wildlife even within protected areas. 🔗 https://t.co/M48JSRPjde
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First report of Halomicrobium mukohataei in Mexico shows its pigments possess antioxidant, antimicrobial, and moderate cytotoxic activities. 🔗 https://t.co/pjoecejLGJ
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Non-native plant species on inselbergs of Brazilian tropical forests: checklist and insights for biodiversity management and conservation. 🔗 https://t.co/JpFFQUKTFr
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preprints.arphahub.com
The invasion of non-native species into rare habitats with unique plant communities represents a significant challenge to biodiversity management and conservation. Inselbergs, granitic and/or...
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Yesterday was #WorldTapirDay! We recently published research from Rafael Reyna-Hurtado describing his discovery of unexpected fighting and vocalisation from tapirs (Tapirus bairdii) in Mexico.
"Imagine my surprise... one camera showed us 97 videos of tapirs involved in fighting, running, chasing, biting each other and whistling!" Rafael Reyna-Hurtado describes his research capturing unexpected extreme fighting and vocalisation in tapirs. 🔗 https://t.co/Ibq8Jj4ybK
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We're excited to announce the NBC data portal, where you can find all the biodiversity data associated with our studies! https://t.co/ZKt2Mf2cPz
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Pensoft has partnered with the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) to launch a series of data hosted portals for 25 of its open-access journals, enhancing the accessibility and reusabil...
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Termites and ants share nests in complex Amazonian cohabitation networks, revealing how biodiversity, habitat type, and species roles shape one of the rainforest’s most overlooked symbioses. 🔗 https://t.co/Zvbcmqx3M5
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preprints.arphahub.com
Cohabitation between ants and termites is a widespread yet understudied ecological interaction in tropical forests. This study explores the patterns of termite-ant cohabitation networks across...
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Researchers report unusual behaviour of fighting and whistling in Baird’s tapirs, a species considered shy and calm. 🔗 @Pensoft blog post: https://t.co/Ibq8Jj4ybK 🔗 Research paper: https://t.co/00yA3AGkSt
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Researchers report unusual behaviour of fighting and whistling in Baird’s tapirs, a species considered shy and calm. 🔗 @Pensoft blog post: https://t.co/Ibq8Jj4ybK 🔗 Research paper: https://t.co/00yA3AGkSt
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✨Highlights from our CEO & fouder @LyuboPenev's talk at the 🇨🇺 #XIIICLB congress: "Advancing 🌿#plant #taxonomy and #conservation through #biodiversity #publishing & science #communication! 📸🌎🗞️ @botanicalatina #botany #plantscience
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"Imagine my surprise... one camera showed us 97 videos of tapirs involved in fighting, running, chasing, biting each other and whistling!" Rafael Reyna-Hurtado describes his research capturing unexpected extreme fighting and vocalisation in tapirs. 🔗 https://t.co/Ibq8Jj4ybK
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