Achille Philippe Raselimanana

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Achille Philippe Raselimanana
Nationality Malagasy
Alma mater University of Antananarivo
Scientific career
Fields Herpetology

Achille Philippe Raselimanana is a Malagasy herpetologist.

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Life and research

Raselimanana conducted his PhD research at the Université d'Antananarivo on the subject of the systematics and biogeography of Malagasy gerrhosaurs. [1] Before his PhD research began, he was a student of the Ecological Training Program (ETP), [2] founded by Steven M. Goodman in 1993. The ETP would later become the association Vahatra, [3] [4] and Raselimanana its president. [5] As of 2003, he was also the chief biodiversity scientist for WWF Madagascar. [2]

Raselimanana has contributed to research on Malagasy Gerrhosauridae [6] [7] among other reptiles and amphibians, [8] [9] [10] and has served as herpetologist on various faunistic surveys across Madagascar. [11] [12] In addition to the primary literature on Malagasy herpetofauna, Raselimanana has coauthored two French-language field guides to the amphibians of Madagascar. [13]

Raselimanana is a Professor in the Department of Animal Biology at the University of Antananarivo, Madagascar. [5] He serves as associate editor of Vahatra's scientific journal, Malagasy Nature. [14]

Patronyms

In 2017, the frog species Stumpffia achillei was named in honour of Raselimanana. [15]

Related Research Articles

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<i>Uroplatus</i> Genus of lizards

Uroplatus is a genus of geckos, commonly referred to as leaf-tail geckos or flat-tailed geckos, which are endemic to Madagascar and its coastal islands, such as Nosy Be. They are nocturnal, insectivorous lizards found exclusively in primary and secondary forest.

<i>Calumma</i> Genus of lizards

Calumma is a genus of chameleon endemic to the island of Madagascar. One species, formerly known as Calumma tigris, was transferred to the genus Archaius in 2010, upon the discovery of its closer relation to Rieppeleon—one of several genera referred to collectively as "leaf" or "pygmy" chameleons—rather than to Calumma. The earliest known fossil of the genus is of Calumma benovskyi, from early Miocene Kenya, showing that the genus likely originated on mainland East Africa. The genus includes one of the heaviest and longest chameleon species, the Parson's chameleon.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cophylinae</span> Subfamily of amphibians

Cophylinae is a subfamily of microhylid frogs endemic to Madagascar. It has over 100 species in eight genera. Members of this subfamily range from minute to fairly large, and they are highly ecologically diverse. DNA barcode research has revealed a significant taxonomic gap in this subfamily, and an estimated 70+ candidate species were identified. Many of these have subsequently been described, as well as numerous new discoveries.

<i>Cophyla</i> Genus of amphibians

Cophyla is a genus of microhylid frogs endemic to Madagascar.

<i>Plethodontohyla</i> Genus of amphibians

Plethodontohyla is a genus of microhylid frogs endemic to Madagascar.

<i>Stumpffia</i> Genus of amphibians

Stumpffia is a genus of microhylid frogs that are endemic to Madagascar. They are mostly brown frogs that typically live among leaf litter. S. contumelia has a snout–vent length of about 8–9 mm (0.31–0.35 in), making it one of the world's smallest frogs, and several others in the genus are only slightly larger. The largest species is no more than 28 mm (1.1 in).

<i>Mantidactylus</i> Genus of amphibians

Mantidactylus is a frog genus in the mantellid subfamily Mantellinae. This genus is restricted to Madagascar. The genus is divided into several subgenera that form monophyletic genetic clusters and are ecologically similar.

<i>Scaphiophryne</i> Genus of frogs from Madagascar

Scaphiophryne is a genus of microhylid frogs endemic to Madagascar. Some of the species are strikingly marked, while others are highly cryptic. They are rather plump and generally found on the ground. Several species in the genus are threatened because of habitat loss and overcollection for the international pet trade.

<i>Rhombophryne</i> Genus of amphibians

Rhombophryne is a genus of microhylid frogs endemic to Madagascar. It is currently estimated to include more than 23 species, but only 20 of these are currently described. The common name 'diamond frog' has been proposed and used for members of this genus.

<i>Anilany</i> Genus of amphibians

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<i>Gephyromantis</i> Genus of amphibians

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<i>Guibemantis</i> Genus of amphibians

Guibemantis is a frog genus in the mantellid subfamily Mantellinae. This genus is restricted to Madagascar. At present it contains 16 species divided into two subgenera.

<i>Rhombophryne serratopalpebrosa</i> Species of amphibian

Rhombophryne serratopalpebrosa is a species of frog of the Madagascar endemic microhylid subfamily Cophylinae. Genetic evidence revealed that it is a species complex, in need of resolution. This work has made significant progress, and five related species have been described from this complex between 2014 and 2017. It is threatened by habitat loss.

<i>Calumma nasutum</i> Species of lizard

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ibity ground gecko</span> Species of lizard

The Ibity ground gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. Though initially described in 1998 as a subspecies of the Mocquard's Madagascar ground gecko, it has been recognized as a distinct species within the species complex since 2008. It is endemic to Ibity and Itremo in the Central Highlands of Madagascar, and is named after Mount Ibity where it was first discovered.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andolalao Rakotoarison</span> Malagasy Herpetologist

Andolalao Rakotoarison is a Malagasy herpetologist.

<i>Brookesia nana</i> Extremely small chameleon

Brookesia nana, also known as the nano-chameleon, is a species of chameleon endemic to montane rainforests in northern Madagascar. Described in 2021, it could represent the world's smallest reptile. Unlike some chameleons, Brookesia nana does not change colors.

Guibemantis pulcherrimus is a species of frog in the family Mantellidae. It is endemic to forests in the northern part Madagascar. It was discovered to be a distinct species in 2023, and can be distinguished from Guibemantis pulcher through its DNA, vocalizations and location. Additionally, they have more, but smaller, spots on their back, and less pronounced brown patches on their sides. Guibemantis pulcherrimus is named for its beauty, 'pulcherrimus' being Latin for more beautiful.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Femoral gland</span> Type of gland found in some amphibians

The femoral gland is a specialised gland found in some male frogs that plays a role in chemical communication and reproductive signalling. Particularly prominent within the frog family Mantellidae, these glands are located on the underside of the hindlimbs, usually on the inner thighs or shanks. Femoral glands can be identified by their swollen appearance and distinct colouration, which differ from the surrounding skin. Femoral glands are classified into four distinct morphological types, varying from minute granular structures to conspicuous patches characterised by large granules and prominent central indentations.

References

  1. ↑ Raselimanana, Achille P. (2000). Contribution à la systématique et à l'analyse phylogénétique et biogéographie des Gerrhosauridés malgaches (Thèse de Doctorat de Troisième Cycle). Antananarivo, Madagascar: Département de Biologie Animale, Université d'Antananarivo. pp. 182+58 pages of appendix.
  2. 1 2 Bohannon, J. (2003-09-26). "STEVE GOODMAN PROFILE: Madagascar Tames the Bohemian of Biology". Science. 301 (5641): 1835–1837. doi:10.1126/science.301.5641.1835. ISSN   0036-8075. PMID   14512598. S2CID   178986206.
  3. ↑ Fleming, Theodore H.; Racey, Paul A., eds. (15 March 2010). Island Bats : Evolution, Ecology, and Conservation. University of Chicago Press. ISBN   978-0-226-25331-2. OCLC   1135577151.
  4. ↑ "Historical Perspective". www.vahatra.mg. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  5. 1 2 "Permanent members of VAHATRA". www.vahatra.mg. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  6. ↑ Recknagel, Hans; Elmer, Kathryn R.; Noonan, Brice P.; Raselimanana, Achille P.; Meyer, Axel; Vences, Miguel (2013). "Multi-gene phylogeny of Madagascar's plated lizards, Zonosaurus and Tracheloptychus (Squamata: Gerrhosauridae)". Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 69 (3): 1215–1221. doi:10.1016/j.ympev.2013.06.013. PMID   23831454.
  7. ↑ Raselimanana, Achille P.; Noonan, Brice; Karanth, K. Praveen; Gauthier, Jacques; Yoder, Anne D. (2009). "Phylogeny and evolution of Malagasy plated lizards". Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 50 (2): 336–344. doi:10.1016/j.ympev.2008.10.004. PMID   18952185.
  8. ↑ Ratsoavina, Fanomezana M.; Scherz, Mark D.; Tolley, Krystal A.; Raselimanana, Achille P.; Glaw, Frank; Vences, Miguel (2019-10-07). "A new species of Uroplatus (Gekkonidae) from Ankarana National Park, Madagascar, of remarkably high genetic divergence". Zootaxa. 4683 (1): 84–96. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4683.1.4. ISSN   1175-5334. PMID   31715936. S2CID   207962838.
  9. ↑ Rasolonjatovo, Safidy M.; Scherz, Mark D.; Hutter, Carl R.; Glaw, Frank; Rakotoarison, Andolalao; Razafindraibe, Jary H.; Goodman, Steven M.; Raselimanana, Achille P.; Vences, Miguel (2020). "Sympatric lineages in the Mantidactylus ambreensis complex of Malagasy frogs originated allopatrically rather than by in-situ speciation". Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 144: 106700. doi:10.1016/j.ympev.2019.106700. PMID   31809850. S2CID   208813978.
  10. ↑ Ratsoavina, Fanomezana Mihaja; Raselimanana, Achille P.; Scherz, Mark D.; Rakotoarison, Andolalao; Razafindraibe, Jary H.; Glaw, Frank; Vences, Miguel (2019-01-21). "Finaritra! A splendid new leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus) species from Marojejy National Park in north-eastern Madagascar". Zootaxa. 4545 (4): 563–577. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4545.4.7. ISSN   1175-5334. PMID   30790891. S2CID   73455466.
  11. ↑ Raselimanana, Achille P.; Raxworthy, Christopher J.; Nussbaum, Ronald A. (August 31, 2000). "Chapter 9: Herpetofaunal species diversity and elevational distribution within the Parc National de Marojejy, Madagascar". In Goodman, Stephen M. (ed.). A Floral and Faunal Inventory of the Parc National de Marojejy, Madagascar: With Reference to Elevational Variation. Field Museum of Natural History. pp. 157–174.
  12. ↑ Nussbaum, Ronald A.; Raxworthy, Christopher J.; Raselimanana, Achille P.; Ramanamanjato, Jean-Baptiste (June 30, 1999). "Chapter 11: Amphibians and reptiles of the Réserve Naturelle Intégrale d'Andohahela, Madagascar". In Goodman, Stephen M. (ed.). A Floral and Faunal Inventory of the Réserve Naturelle Intégrale d'Andohahela, Madagascar: With Reference to Elevational Variation. Field Museum of Natural History. pp. 157–174.
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  14. ↑ "Malagasy Nature". www.vahatra.mg. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  15. ↑ Rakotoarison, A.; Scherz, M.D.; Glaw, F.; Köhler, J; Andreone, F.; Franzen, M.; Glos, J.; Hawlitschek, O.; Jono, T.; Mori, A.; Ndriantsoa, S.H.; Raminosoa Rasoamampionona, N.; Riemann, J.C.; Rödel, M.-O.; Rosa, G.M.; Vieites, D.R.; Crottini, A.; Vences, M. (2017). "Describing the smaller majority: Integrative fast-track taxonomy reveals twenty-six new species of tiny microhylid frogs (genus Stumpffia) from Madagascar". Vertebrate Zoology. 67 (3): 271–398. doi: 10.3897/vz.67.e31595 .
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