Washington Luiz da Silva Vieira

Universidade Federal da Paraíba | UFPB · Department of Systematics and Ecology

We provide a list of amphibians and reptiles for three Brejos de Altitude (Brejo de Serra Negra, Bezerros Municipality; Brejo dos Cavalos, Caruaru Municipality; Brejo de Taquaritinga do Norte, Taquaritinga do Norte Municipality) in Pernambuco State, northeastern Brazil. Among 97 recorded species, 63 were reptiles and 34 amphibians. Combined species...

The northern biogeographic region of the Atlantic Forest, designated as the Pernambuco Endemism Center (PEC), has high species richness and a high degree of endemism, which confers a unique identity to the region. Despite its biological importance, this region is also one of the most threatened and least known portions of the biome. In this chapter...

Quantifying variability is important for understanding how evolution operates in polymorphic species such as those of the genus Proceratophrys Miranda-Ribeiro, 1920, which is widely distributed in South America. P. cristiceps distribution is limited to the Caatinga biome in Brazil. We examined its chromatic variation from a populational perspective...

This short communication reports on a predation event on Gymnodactylus geckoides by Scolopendra viridicornis Newport, 1844 in an area of arboreal Caatinga vegetation in the semi-arid region of northeastern Brazil.

This study aimed to provide information on composition, abundance, and estimated snakes richness in an area of arboreal Caatinga (seasonally dry tropical forest) and analyze patterns of faunistic similarity between assemblages of snakes in the semiarid region of northeastern Brazil. The snakes found within the Fazenda Almas Natural Private Reserve...

Our main objectives were to verify the effect of climate change on distribution of frogs of the family Ceratophryidae and if the legal protection areas in South America will be effective or ineffective in ensuring the preservation of the toads this family in coming decades. The results showed that in the last 140,000 years, species of the family Ce...

Retraction dynamics and expansion of the distribution area of Ceratophrys aurita according to the niche modeling method. Last interglacial (A); Last glacial maximum (B) and Current (C). (A): 12,163 km2; (B): 34,958 km2 and (C): 11,301 km2. Training data: AUC = 0.985 (A); AUC = 0.986 (B) and AUC = 0.988 (C). Test data: AUC = 0.985 (A); AUC = 0.973 (...

Retraction dynamics and expansion of the distribution area of Ceratophrys ornata, according to the niche modeling method. Last interglacial (A); Last glacial maximum (B) and Current (C). (A): 22,657 km2; (B): 54,701 km2 and (C): 25,563 km2. Distribution areas indicated in the extreme south of the continent may be due to analysis artifacts resulting...

Retraction dynamics and expansion of the species' distribution area Chacophrys pierottii, according to the niche modeling method. Last interglacial (A); Last glacial maximum (B) and Current (C). (A): 68,824 km2; (B): 43,109 km2 and (C): 58,920 km2. Distribution areas indicated in the extreme west of the continent are unlikely and represent analysis...

Retraction dynamics and expansion of the range of Lepidobatrachus asper, according to the niche modeling method. Last interglacial (A); Last glacial maximum (B) and Current (C). (A): 59,958 km2; (B): 74,262 km2 and (C): 55 569 km2. Training data: AUC = 0.979 (A); AUC = 0.980 (B) and AUC = 0.979 (C). Test data: AUC = 0.962 (A); AUC = 0.970 (B) and A...

AUC curves and test Jackknife of the environmental variables for all of the climate models of Ceratophrys joazeirensis. (TIF)

Distribution data of the species of Ceratophyidae obtained of literature procedence. (XLSX)

Distribution data of the species of Ceratophyidae obtained of museum procedence. (XLSX)

Retraction dynamics and expansion of the distribution area of Ceratophrys cornuta, according to the niche modeling method. Last interglacial (A); Last glacial maximum (B) and Current (C). (A): 59,979 km2; (B): 166,127 km2 and (C): 76,329 km2. Training data: AUC = 0.962 (A); AUC = 0.936 (B) and AUC = 0.956 (C). Test data: AUC = 0.892 (A); AUC = 0.91...

Retraction dynamics and expansion of the species' distribution area of Ceratophrys stolzmanni, according to the niche modeling method. Last interglacial (A); Last glacial maximum (B) and Current (C). (A): 746 km2; (B): 4,729 km2 and (C): 595 km2. Distribution areas indicated in the northern part of the continent are unlikely and represent analysis...

AUC curves and test Jackknife of the environmental variables for all of the climate models of Lepidobatrachus asper. (TIF)

AUC curves and test Jackknife of the environmental variables for all of the climate models of Ceratophrys aurita. (TIF)

AUC curves and test Jackknife of the environmental variables for all of the climate models of Chacophrys pierottii. (TIF)

AUC curves and test Jackknife of the environmental variables for all of the climate models of Ceratophrys ornata. (TIF)

Extended description of the methods. (DOCX)

Retraction dynamics and expansion of the distribution area of Ceratophrys cranwelli, according to the niche modeling method. Last interglacial (A); Last glacial maximum (B) and Current (C). (A): 67,880 km2; (B): 82,321 km2 and (C): 69,362 km2. Training data: AUC = 0.966 (A); AUC = 0.950 (B) and AUC = 0.956 (C). Test data: AUC = 0.930 (A); AUC = 0.9...

Retraction dynamics and expansion of the distribution area of Lepidobatrachus laevis, according to the niche modeling method. Last interglacial (A); Last glacial maximum (B) and Current (C). (A): 37,905 km2; (B): 31,409 km2 and (C): 31,822 km2. Training data: AUC = 0.992 (A); AUC = 0.991 (B) and AUC = 0.994 (C). Test data: AUC = 0.982 (A); AUC = 0....

AUC curves and test Jackknife of the environmental variables for all of the climate models of Ceratophrys cornuta. (TIF)

AUC curves and test Jackknife of the environmental variables for all of the climate models of Lepidobatrachus llanenis. (TIF)

Retraction dynamics and expansion of the distribution area of Ceratophrys calcarata according to the niche modeling method. Last interglacial (A); Last glacial maximum (B) and Current (C). (A): 7,287 km2; (B): 27,623 km2 and (C): 7,298 km2. Training data: AUC = 0.996 (A); AUC = 0.991 (B) and AUC = 0.997 (C). Test data: AUC = 1:00 (A); AUC = 0.710 (...

Retraction dynamics and expansion of the distribution area of Ceratophrys joazeirensis, according to the niche modeling method. Last interglacial (A); Last glacial maximum (B) and Current (C). (A): 14,574 km2; (B): 62,883 km2 and (C): 33,162 km2. Distribution areas shown in the most western parts of the continent are unlikely and represent analysis...

Retraction dynamics and expansion of the distribution area of Lepidobatrachus llanensis, according to niche modeling method. Last interglacial (A); Last glacial maximum (B) and Current (C). (A): 31,170 km2; (B): 29 288 km2 and (C): 24,105 km2. Distribution areas indicated in the western part of the continent are unlikely and represent analysis arti...

AUC curves and test Jackknife of the environmental variables for all of the climate models of Ceratophrys calcarata. (TIF)

AUC curves and test Jackknife of the environmental variables for all of the climate models of Ceratophrys cranwelli. (TIF)

AUC curves and test Jackknife of the environmental variables for all of the climate models of Lepidobatrachus laevis. (TIF)

AUC curves and test Jackknife of the environmental variables for all of the climate models of Ceratophrys stolzmannii. (TIF)

The present work presents three new records for the occurrence of P. vinhai (Bokermann, 1975 “1974”) in the Atlantic Forest in Northeast Brazil.

Based on data on diet and microhabitat use, we investigated the importance of current (ecological) and historical factors (phylogenetic) in the organization of an anuran assemblage in temporary ponds in a Caatinga area in Northeastern Brazil. The objective of this study was to verify how diet and microhabitat use influence the community structure,...

Considering the important ecological role of the birds of the family Strigidae as regulators of populations of small vertebrates, this short communication reports an opportunistic predation of Megascops choliba (Vieillot 1817) on Scinax x-signatus (Spix 1824) in a shrubby Caatinga area in the semiarid region of Northeastern Brazil.

The Titanosauria were much diversified during the Late Cretaceous, but paleobiological information concerning these sauropods continues to be scarce and no studies have been conducted utilizing modern methods of community analysis to infer possible structural patterns of extinct assemblages. The present study sought to estimate species richness and...

Medicinal animals are used as a source of medicine in virtually all cultures. Such use is not restricted to humans, but also extends to the treatment of livestock diseases. Nevertheless, animal-based medicines in ethnoveterinary practices have been neglected and poorly described. This work assesses the global use of animals in traditional veterinar...

This chapter provides an overview of the global use of herpetofauna in traditional folk medicine and the implications for conservation. The results indicate that 331 species (284 reptiles and 47 amphibians) are used in traditional folk medicine around the world. Among the species recorded, 182 reptiles and 42 amphibians are listed in the IUCN Red L...

Carnivores are among the mammal species most frequently used in traditional folk medicine around the world. Therefore, this chapter assesses the global use of carnivores in traditional folk medicine and its implications. Our review indicated that at least 108 species of carnivores are used in traditional medicine worldwide. Of the species in medici...

The treatment of human and animal aliments by using drugs based on extracts obtained from animals, or ultimately derived from them, is known as zootherapy. Although this is a relatively common practice, studies on this subject are relatively scarce when compared to those that are focused on traditional plant-based medicines. In Brazil, 326 animals...

Throughout their history, humans have utilized animals in different ways, demonstrating their importance and reflecting attitudes of respect, admiration and affection. However, some attitudes related to control, exploitation, fear and aversion regarding wild animals have produced conflicts between human populations and nature. This conflict is of w...

A predation event on Tropidurus hispidus (Tropiduridae) by the crab spider Lasiodora klugi (Theraphosidae) was observed in an arboreal caatinga area in northeastern Brazil. Arthropods are potential predators of small vertebrates and researchers have reported predation events involving spiders and herpetofauna in Neotropical regions. As such, the pr...

Hunting and the use of the fauna are ancient practices and have performed an important social-economic role in the northeastern semi-arid region of Brazil. From a conservationist point of view, these activities have obvious implications that require better investigation, aiming to subsidize sustainable handling plans. This study aims to analyse the...

A caça e o uso da fauna são práticas antigas e que desempenham um importante papel socioeconômico no semiárido nordestino. De uma perspectiva conservacionista, essas atividades tem evidentes implicações que necessitam ser melhor investigadas visando subsidiar planos de manejo sustentável. Diante disso, a presente pesquisa objetiva caracterizar as p...

The variety of interactions between human cultures and herpetofauna is the subject matter of Ethnoherpetology, a subdivision of Ethnozoology. In the semi-arid region of Brazil, many reptiles interact with human communities because of their utility or because of the risks they represent. These interactions have obvious implications for the conservat...

For many millennia humans and reptiles have interacted, but the attitude of humans towards these animals has depended on culture, environment, and personal experience. At least 719 reptile species are known to occur in Brazil and about 11% of this fauna has been exploited for many different purposes, including bushmeat, leather, ornamental and magi...

Zootherapy is important in various socio-cultural environments, and innumerous examples of the use of animal derived remedies can currently be found in many urban, semi-urban and more remote localities in all parts of the world, particularly in developing countries. However, although a number of ethnobiological inventories concerning the use of med...

The feeding habits, the sexual dimorphism in size and sexual maturity of the actively foraging lizard Cnemidophorusocellifer were analysed in an area of a reforested Restinga habitat located in the municipality of Mataraca, along the northern-most coast of Paraíba State, Brazil. Seventy-five specimens of C. ocellifer were examined (46 males and 29A...

Raillietiella gigliolii is a Neotropical pentastomid parasite found in Amphisbaena alba. Collections were made in northeastern Brazil in a remnant area of Atlantic Forest (07 masculine 10' S and 35 masculine 05' W) in the municipality of Cruz do Espírito Santo, Paraíba State, and in a Humid Forest area (07 masculine 16' S and 39 masculine 26' W) on...

We present data on pulmonary infection rates by parasites in the lizards Tropidurus hispidus Spix, 1825 and T. semitaeniatus (Spix, 1825) living sympatrically in the Chapada do Araripe mountain Range, northeastern Brazil. We found no parasite pulmonary infection in T. semitaeniatus. However, two pulmonary parasite species were found in the T. hispi...

Procurando ajudar na compreensao do conjunto de especies de repteis da Chapada do Araripe, nos inventariamos os especimes coletados e depositados na colecao do Laboratorio de Zoologia da Universidade Regional do Cariri/ LZ-URCA. Apesar de ser assinalada como uma area prioritaria para a conservacao de repteis, com extrema importância biologica, a Ch...

This is an overview of the use of reptiles for medicinal and magic religious purposes in Brazil and discusses their implications for conservation. All available references or reports on the reptiles species being used for medicinal or magic/religious purposes were examined. A total of 44 species of reptiles (35 genera and 17 families) are used. The...

Hunting for wild animals is stimulated by the many different human uses of faunal resources, and these animals constitute important subsistence items in local communities in the Caatinga region. In order to gain access to these resources, hunters have developed a series of techniques and strategies that are described in the present work. The princi...

Pulmonary parasitism by pentastomids was examined in two lizard species inhabiting an area of restinga vegetation (coastal sand dunes) situated in the municipality of Mataraca (6 degrees 29' S and 34 degrees 56' W), on the extreme northern coast of Paraíba State, Brazil. A total of 123 lizards were collected, being 75 specimens of Micrablepharus ma...

The rates of pentastomid infections in the syntopic lizards Hemidactylus mabouia and Tropidurus hispidus inhabiting buildings at the Federal University of Paraiba, in João Pessoa, NE Brazil were examined. A total of 30 specimens of Hemidactylus mabouia and 55 specimens of Tropidurus hispidus were examined. The animals were sacrificed by freezing an...

http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/2175-7925.2008v21n1p75 A herpetofauna de um fragmento urbano de Floresta Atlântica foi estudada quanto à riqueza de espéciese à utilização do habitat. A coleta de espécimes foi realizada através de procura visual limitada por tempo e armadilhas de interceptação e queda. Foram registradas quatorze espécies de anfíbios anur...

Anuran reproductive activities in xeric environments are strongly influenced by local rainfall and temperatures. Anuran species that inhabit the Caatinga biome in northeastern Brazil demonstrate numerous behavioral and reproductive strategies that avoid or minimize the negative effects of elevated temperatures and scarce water resources on egg deve...

The present work provides an overview of the global use of reptiles in traditional folk medicine and the implications for conservation. The results demonstrate that at least 165 reptile species belonging to 104 genera and 30 families are used in traditional folk medicine around the world. Some species are used as sources of drugs for modern medical...

The tadpole of Physalaemus cicada Bokermann, 1966 is described with base in specimens obtained through a spawning collected in a temporary pond in Fazenda Olho D’água, municipality of São João do Cariri, state of Paraiba, Brazil. In the stage 37, the tadpole attains a total length of 17,5 mm, body corresponding to 42% of the total length, oval in d...

Pentastomids can infect the respiratory tract of lizards, causing their death and as a result influencing the population size of hosts. Despite this, studies on rates of pulmonary infection of Brazilian lizards, including those living in Caatinga ecosystems of northeastern Brazil are scarce. Active collections of lizards were performed from October...

The Herpetofauna of an urban fragment of Atlantic Forest was investigated in relation to species richness and habitat use. Fourteen species of amphibian anurans pertaining to the families Bufonidae, Brachycephalidae, Hylidae, Leptodactylidae, Leiuperidae, Microhylidae and Ranidae were recorded. The reptiles were represented by 37 species, distribut...

The species Proceratophrys cristiceps belongs to the genus Proceratophrys within the family Cycloramphidae. These amphibians are found exclusively in South America in the morphoclimatic domain of the semi-arid depression zones in northeastern Brazil known as the Caatinga. We examined intrapopulational variation using univariate and multivariate sta...

The present work provides an overview of the global use of reptiles in traditional folk medicine and the implications for conservation. The results demonstrate that at least 165 reptile species belonging to 104 genera and 30 families are used in traditional folk medicine around the world. Some species are used as sources of drugs for modern medical...

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The Neotropical frog Leptodactylus vastus belongs to the L. pentadactylus group, a group that currently contains 14 species, and of which nine tadpoles have been described. The tadpoles of L. vastus described here are generally much smaller than tadpoles of the other species described. The oral disk of L. vastus tadpoles is almost anteriorly placed...

The tadpoles of Proceratophrys cristiceps (Müller, 1884) are described based on specimens collected in a temporary pool at the Estação Experimental de São João do Cariri, in the municipality of São João do Cariri, Paraíba State, in NE Brazil. Tadpoles in stage 39 had a total length of 30.31 mm, a body length of 12.45 mm (corresponding to 41.07% of...

The tadpoles of Proceratophrys cristiceps (Müller, 1884) are described based on specimens collected in a temporary pool at the Estação Experimental de São João do Cariri, in the municipality of São João do Cariri, Paraíba State, in NE Brazil. Tadpoles in stage 39 had a total length of 30.31 mm, a body length of 12.45 mm (corresponding to 41.07% of...

The new records for C. joazeirensis in the States of Paraíba and Rio Grande do Norte extend the distribution of the species by about 627.63 km and 629.15 km northwards, respectively, from the type locality (Juazeiro, State of Bahia).