The Herpetofauna from Ilha Grande (Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil): updating species composition, richness, distribution and endemisms

Ilha Grande, a significant continental island within Brazil's Atlantic Forest Biome, houses 74 species of amphibians and reptiles, including high levels of endemism. This study updates the herpetofaunal list for the island, adding 14 species (three amphibians and eleven reptiles) while removing one previously recorded species. The findings highlight Ilha Grande's role as a critical reservoir of biodiversity and endemism in the Atlantic Forest, emphasizing its conservation importance. The research combines primary fieldwork data with secondary sources from institutional collections and literature to assess species composition, richness, distribution, and endemism.

Rocha, C. F. D., Telles, F. B. d. S., Vrcibradic, D., & Nogueira-Costa, P. (2018). The Herpetofauna from Ilha Grande (Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil): updating species composition, richness, distribution and endemisms. Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia, 58, 25. https://doi.org/10.11606/1807-0205/2018.58.25