The herpetofauna of the Bijagós archipelago, Guinea-Bissau (West Africa) and a first country-wide checklist

A comprehensive annotated checklist of amphibians and reptiles from the Bijagós Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau, reveals 13 anuran and 17 reptile species, including several first records for the islands (e.g., Silurana tropicalis, Chamaeleo gracilis) and country-wide records (e.g., Amietophrynus maculatus, Thrasops occidentalis). The study highlights a diverse herpetofaunal composition reflecting savanna and forest elements, contributing significantly to the understanding of biodiversity in this UNESCO-listed coastal and marine ecosystem. Conducted through two field surveys, the research provides critical data on species distribution, systematics, and natural history traits, while also establishing the first country-wide checklist for Guinea-Bissau.

Auliya, M., Böhme, W., & Wagner, P. (2012). The herpetofauna of the Bijagós archipelago, Guinea-Bissau (West Africa) and a first country-wide checklist. Zoologisches Forschungsmuseum Alexander Koenig. https://doi.org/10.4126/FRL01-006406514