LEADER 05227nam 22006375 450 001 9911047803903321 005 20251122120408.0 010 $a3-032-00074-2 024 7 $a10.1007/978-3-032-00074-3 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC32427236 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL32427236 035 $a(CKB)43675268400041 035 $a(DE-He213)978-3-032-00074-3 035 $a(EXLCZ)9943675268400041 100 $a20251122d2026 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aAndean Herpetofauna $eExplorations of Diversity, Ecology, and Conservation /$fedited by J. Nicolás Urbina-Cardona, Carlos A. Navas, Alessandro Catenazzi, Carla Piantoni 205 $a1st ed. 2026. 210 1$aCham :$cSpringer Nature Switzerland :$cImprint: Springer,$d2026. 215 $a1 online resource (610 pages) 225 1 $aSustainable Development Goals Series,$x2523-3092 311 08$a3-032-00073-4 327 $aPrologue -- The Andes: the physical setting -- Beyond species richness: a behavioural perspective of the anuran diversity in the Andes of Colombia -- Functional diversity of amphibians and reptiles in tropical dry forest remnants and anthropogenic cover types in the Lower Bogotá River sub-basin (Department of Cundinamarca, Colombia) -- Biogeographic patterns of richness and endemism in Liolaemidae: identifying hotspots for the most diverse Andean reptile radiation -- The climatic niche evolution of South American squamates (Reptilia: Squamata) -- The shared evolutionary history of South America?s mountain biotas: Genetic evidence from amphibians and reptiles -- Anurans of the Patagonian Andes: a little-known variety of reproductive and developmental strategies -- Unveiling Patagonian Lizards: A Three-Decade Journey through Ecology, Evolution, and Adaptation in a Changing World -- Drivers of physiological responses and range distribution in the context of Rapaport?s rule. The case of East Andean Liolaemidae lizard species -- Physiological ecology of Andean amphibians associated with freezing temperatures -- Thermal biology of squamate reptiles in the high mountains of the Northern Andes -- Thermal Adaptations in Tropical Andean Amphibians: Exploring Spatial Variability and Global Change Impacts -- Emerging infectious diseases of amphibians in the Andean region: An analysis pointing out the limits of current knowledge and underscored topics in which additional research is necessary -- Diversity and extinction risk of Colombian Andean amphibians across life regions -- Experiences in conservation planning for amphibians in the Andean region -- Andean snakes: understanding biodiversity knowledge shortfalls -- Herpetofauna of the Andes: A critical synthesis. 330 $aThis book provides a multidisciplinary perspective on the Andean herpetofauna, covering topics ranging from natural history and thermal ecology to biogeography and conservation. Extending over 8,900 kilometres across seven countries, the Andes represent one of the world's most exceptional biodiversity hotspots for amphibians and reptiles, including many endemic forms. This comprehensive volume presents the first integrative synthesis of Andean herpetofauna, organized into 18 chapters covering different disciplines. The first section focuses on diversity and distribution patterns across varied landscapes from humid Colombian páramos to arid central Andean punas. The second section explores evolutionary histories and life strategies, including viviparity, extended larval development, and physiological adaptations enabling species survival in harsh montane conditions. The third section examines ecological and physiological adaptation, including cold tolerance mechanisms, thermal biology, and freeze resistance in high-altitude environments. The fourth section addresses conservation challenges and emerging threats, including infectious diseases, climate change impacts, and critical knowledge gaps hindering effective conservation planning. It will be an invaluable resource for researchers, students, and conservation scientists interested in the biology and conservation of amphibians and reptiles inhabiting these remarkable montane ecosystems. 410 0$aSustainable Development Goals Series,$x2523-3092 606 $aVertebrates 606 $aConservation biology 606 $aEcology 606 $aBiotic communities 606 $aPopulation biology 606 $aVertebrate Zoology 606 $aConservation Biology 606 $aTerrestial Ecology 606 $aCommunity and Population Ecology 615 0$aVertebrates. 615 0$aConservation biology. 615 0$aEcology. 615 0$aBiotic communities. 615 0$aPopulation biology. 615 14$aVertebrate Zoology. 615 24$aConservation Biology. 615 24$aTerrestial Ecology. 615 24$aCommunity and Population Ecology. 676 $a596 700 $aUrbina-Cardona$b J. Nicolás$01864415 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9911047803903321 996 $aAndean Herpetofauna$94471231 997 $aUNINA