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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation

By Craig Hassapakis & Robert K. Browne

mphibian and Reptile Conservation: Supporting the Sustainable Management of Amphibian and Reptile Biodiversity is an international open-access journal of growing importancewith an established history of innovation and publication.

Of the ~6,500 amphibian species listed by the IUCN 30% are Threatened; including ~500 Critically Endangered, and ~750 Endangered species, with more than 200 species already extinct. More than 300 species of reptiles are also threatened with imminent extinction, with many more threatened (AmphibiaWeb, 2010; IUCN, 2010). In 2010 to address the conservation crisis in amphibians and reptiles Amphibian and Reptile Conservation has been revamped significantly to embrace conservation, publicity, and the project support potentials of the Internet. Furthermore, we have adopted a new policy to modernize and encompass amphibian and reptile conservation as Supporting the Sustainable Management of Amphibian and Reptile Biodiversity. Most importantly, Amphibian and Reptile Conservation will not only provide information services through our large and growing Internet community, but through our developing hands on conservation projects in our targeted biogeographical region(s) the Caribbean and Central America.

The founding of Amphibian and Reptile Conservation began in 1996 with the publication of the premiere issue establishing the first herpetological conservation journal, and later becoming the first herpetology journal published as Open Access (2004). Since 1996 the conservation needs for amphibians and reptiles have increased exponentially, as the pressures on their populations spread through a combination of habitat clearance, climate change, invasive species, disease, and many other factors, and deficiencies in taxonomic, ecological, and distribution information have become increasingly apparent (AmphibiaWeb, 2010; IUCN, 2010).

We have established a progressive and flourishing Internet presence through our web site www.redlist-arc.org and multiple affiliated Facebook sites. Facebook affiliates and web site presence offer news feeds, special products, publication updates, and project potentials. Become involved today and help protect and manage amphibian and reptile species for future generations! Amphibian & Reptile Conservation http://www.facebook.com/AmphibianAndReptileConservation Professional Herpetologists http:// www.facebook.com/groups/herpetologists/ History, Bibliography, and Art of Herpetology (HBAH) http://www. facebook.com/groups/HistoryHerpetology/ Amphibian Conservation and Cloning Lab (ACCL) http://www.facebook. com/groups/clones/ Amphibian Conservation Breeding (ACB) http://www.facebook.com/ groups/AmphConBreeding/ Reptile Conservation Breeding (RCB) http://www.facebook.com/groups/ ReptConBreeding/ Amphibian and Reptile Conservation has continued to expand its coverage and now includes the following topics: new species descriptions (two new species described in 2011; a new Ophiomorus and Carinatogecko), taxonomy and phylogeny, species inventories, distribution, conservation, species profiles, ecology, natural history, sustainable management, conservation breeding, citizen science, social networking, and more. Amphibian and Reptile Conservation continues to be the best of graphic design (larger journal format: 8.0 x 10.75 inches; and the use of copious full color photographs and illustrations), complete open-access, and developing social networks and web site capacities to maximize individual participation and conservation efforts. Our statistics demonstrate web site visits at www.redlist-ARC.org are increasing 25% per month. Extra publicity ensures published papers reach targeted audiences

Cochranella spp., Glass frog (unidentified; possibly Rulyrana ermine or undescribed species). Departmento
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through dedicated email notices and our social networking capacities. Amphibian and Reptile Conservation is currently published free-of-charge through volunteer contributors. We welcome assistance in the production of Amphibian and Reptile Conservation through article submissions, copy editors and editors, reviewers, and other skilled and enthusiastic individuals. To submit a paper, to become a part of our team, and/or for more information please contact Amphibian and Reptile Conservation <redlist-arc@gmail.com>, or co-editors Craig Hassapakis <arc.coeditor1@ gmail.com> or Robert Browne <robert. browne@gmail.com>.

Recent issues http://redlist-ARC.org/Current-issues and recent papers published: A brief history and current status of herpetology in Iran. 5(1):34-36(e25). The herpetofauna of a small and unprotected patch of tropical rainforest in Morningside, Sri Lanka. 5(2):113(e26). Zoo based amphibian research and Conservation Breeding Programs (CBPs). 5(3):1-14(e28). Morphology and ecology of Microhyla rubra (Anura: Microhylidae) tadpoles from Sri Lanka. 5(2):22-32(e30). A new species of Carinatogecko (Sauria: Gekkonidae) from Ilam Province, western Iran. 5(1):61-74(e33). Survey techniques for giant salamanders (Cryptobranchidae) and other aquatic Caudata. 5(4):1-16(e34).

Conservation of biodiversity in a hotspot: Sri Lankas amphibians and reptiles. 5(2):33-51(e37). Range extension for Duttaphrynus kotagamai (Amphibia: Bufonidae) and a preliminary checklist of herpetofauna from the Uda Mliboda Trail in Samanala Nature Reserve, Sri Lanka. 5(2):52-64(e38). Herpetofaunal diversity and distribution in Kalugala proposed forest reserve, Western province of Sri Lanka. 5(2):65-80(e39).
Literature Cited AmphibiaWeb (2010) Worldwide amphibian declines: How big is the problem, what are the causes and what can be done? [Online]. Available: http:// amphibiaweb.org/declines/declines.html [Accessed: 24 August 2010]. IUCN (2010) IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2010.2. [Online]. Available: http://www. iucnredlist.org [Accessed: 24 August 2010].

We are producing a series of issues on regional themes. Include your region or country by contacting us today (forthcoming issues: India, Brazil, Colombia, and the Caribbean)!

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