Publications by authors named "Shi-Shi Lin"
In this study, a new species of the genus Boulenophrys is described from northwestern Guangdong, within the Nanling Moutains. The new species can be distinguished from all known congeners by a combination of morphological characteristics and the mitochondrial genetic divergence. The new species is found to breed in winter season which was not common in most amphibian groups but also present in some Boulenophrys congeners.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA new species of the genus is described from the coastal hills of eastern Fujian Province, China. The new taxon can be distinguished from all recognized congeners by a combination of discrete morphological character state differences and genetic divergences in the combined mitochondrial 16S + CO1 genes. We also provide a map showing the distribution pattern of species in Fujian and a provincial-specific key, which will aid their conservation by helping the local authorities accurately identify species during field identifications and data collection efforts.
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- Karstic landscapes are crucial for biodiversity but face threats from exploitation and inadequate legal protection, impacting site-endemic species.
- The study identifies a new species of limestone karst-restricted odorous frog from northern Guangdong, China, which has unique genetic and physical traits compared to related frogs.
- Researchers recommend classifying this new frog species as Vulnerable on the IUCN list due to its limited habitat and risk of habitat degradation.