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Prof Jean Boubli's Outputs (97)

Assessing the potential of environmental DNA metabarcoding for monitoring Neotropical mammals : a case study in the Amazon and Atlantic Forest, Brazil (2020)
Journal Article

The application of environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding as a biomonitoring tool has greatly increased in the last decade. However, most studies have focused on aquatic macro-organisms in temperate areas (e.g., fishes). We apply eDNA metabarcoding t... Read More about Assessing the potential of environmental DNA metabarcoding for monitoring Neotropical mammals : a case study in the Amazon and Atlantic Forest, Brazil.

On the taxonomic history and true identity of the collared titi, cheracebus torquatus (Hoffmannsegg, 1807) (Platyrrhini, Callicebinae) (2020)
Journal Article
Byrne, H., Rylands, A., Nash, S., & Boubli, J. (2020). On the taxonomic history and true identity of the collared titi, cheracebus torquatus (Hoffmannsegg, 1807) (Platyrrhini, Callicebinae). Primate conservation, 34, 13-52

The collared titi, Cheracebus torquatus, is paradoxically the least well-defined of the so-called “torquatus group” of
Neotropical titi monkeys. Since its description by Hoffmannsegg in 1807, it has been re-characterized numerous times. In this
stu... Read More about On the taxonomic history and true identity of the collared titi, cheracebus torquatus (Hoffmannsegg, 1807) (Platyrrhini, Callicebinae).

Systematics, biogeography and conservation of Bald Uakaris (Cacajao Lesson, 1840) (2020)
Thesis
Silva, F. Systematics, biogeography and conservation of Bald Uakaris (Cacajao Lesson, 1840). (Thesis). University of Salford

Uakaris, genus Cacajao, possess adaptations to their unripe seed-focused diet and habitat preference for Amazonian flooded forest habitats. These include large procumbent canines (shared by the other 2 Pitheciinae, Chiropotes and Pithecia, large home... Read More about Systematics, biogeography and conservation of Bald Uakaris (Cacajao Lesson, 1840).

Assessing the potential of environmental DNA metabarcoding for monitoring Neotropical mammals : a case study in the Amazon and Atlantic Forest, Brazil (2019)
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The application of environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding as a biomonitoring tool has greatly increased in the last decade. However, most studies have focused on aquatic macro-organisms in temperate areas (e.g., fishes). We apply eDNA metabarcoding t... Read More about Assessing the potential of environmental DNA metabarcoding for monitoring Neotropical mammals : a case study in the Amazon and Atlantic Forest, Brazil.

Non-invasive monitoring for population assessments of a critically endangered Neotropical primate (2019)
Thesis
Da Cruz Kaizer, M. Non-invasive monitoring for population assessments of a critically endangered Neotropical primate. (Thesis). University of Salford

The northern muriqui (Brachyteles hypoxanthus), is a Critically Endangered primate endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Remnant populations of muriquis suffer from a wide range of
anthropogenic pressures and face a high risk of extinction due... Read More about Non-invasive monitoring for population assessments of a critically endangered Neotropical primate.

Predicted distribution and habitat loss for the endangered black-faced black spider monkey Ateles chamek in the Amazon (2018)
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The rate of deforestation in the Amazon is increasing. Predictive models estimate that as a result of agricultural expansion 40% of these forests will be lost by 2050. As a consequence the habitat of forest-dwelling species such as the Endangered bla... Read More about Predicted distribution and habitat loss for the endangered black-faced black spider monkey Ateles chamek in the Amazon.

On a new species of titi monkey (Primates: Plecturocebus Byrne et al., 2016), from Alta Floresta, southern Amazon, Brazil (2018)
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The taxonomy of the titi monkeys (Callicebinae) has recently received considerable attention. It is now recognised that this subfamily is composed of three genera with 33 species, seven of them described since 2002. Here, we describe a new species of... Read More about On a new species of titi monkey (Primates: Plecturocebus Byrne et al., 2016), from Alta Floresta, southern Amazon, Brazil.

The Roosevelt – Rondon expedition marmoset (Mico marcai) : unveiling the conservation status of a data deficient species (2018)
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The Roosevelt-Rondon Expedition marmoset, Mico marcai, was collected in 1914 and to date, all information on this species comes from three skins brought back by the Expedition and two additional skins collected in the 1990s. It is no surprise then th... Read More about The Roosevelt – Rondon expedition marmoset (Mico marcai) : unveiling the conservation status of a data deficient species.

Titi monkey biogeography : parallel Pleistocene spread by Plecturocebus and Cheracebus into a post-Pebas Western Amazon (2018)
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Byrne, H., Lynch Alfaro, J., Sampaio, I., Farias, I., Schneider, H., Hrbek, T., & Boubli, J. (2018). Titi monkey biogeography : parallel Pleistocene spread by Plecturocebus and Cheracebus into a post-Pebas Western Amazon. Zoologica Scripta, 47(5), 499-517. https://doi.org/10.1111/zsc.12300

Titi monkeys, subfamily Callicebinae, are a diverse, species‐rich group of Neotropical primates with an extensive range across South America. Their distribution in space and time makes them an interesting primate model for addressing questions of Neo... Read More about Titi monkey biogeography : parallel Pleistocene spread by Plecturocebus and Cheracebus into a post-Pebas Western Amazon.

A phylogenomic perspective on the robust capuchin monkey (Sapajus) radiation : first evidence for extensive population admixture across South America (2018)
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Phylogenetic relationships amongst the robust capuchin monkeys (genus Sapajus) are poorly understood. Morphology-based taxonomies have recognized anywhere from one to twelve different species. The current IUCN (2017) classification lists eight robust... Read More about A phylogenomic perspective on the robust capuchin monkey (Sapajus) radiation : first evidence for extensive population admixture across South America.

Phylogeny, molecular dating and zoogeographic history of the titi monkeys (Callicebus, Pitheciidae) of eastern Brazil (2018)
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The titi monkeys belong to a genus of New World primates endemic to South America, which were recently reclassified in three genera (Cheracebus, Plecturocebus and Callicebus). The genus Callicebus, which currently includes five species, is endemic to... Read More about Phylogeny, molecular dating and zoogeographic history of the titi monkeys (Callicebus, Pitheciidae) of eastern Brazil.

In search of a meaningful classification for Amazonian marmosets : should dwarf marmosets be considered Mico congenerics? (2018)
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The criteria to classify the diversity of Neotropical Primates have recently taken the discussion boards due to the reappraisal on the phylogenetic relationship of some groups. Such controversial and arbitrary decisions, however, can hamper conservat... Read More about In search of a meaningful classification for Amazonian marmosets : should dwarf marmosets be considered Mico congenerics?.

How many Pygmy Marmoset (Cebuella Gray, 1870) species are there? A taxonomic re-appraisal based on new molecular evidence (2017)
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The pygmy marmoset, Cebuella pygmaea, the smallest of the New World monkeys, has one of the largest geographical distributions of the Amazonian primates. Two forms have been recognized: Cebuella pygmaea pygmaea (Spix, 1823), and C. p. niveiventris Lö... Read More about How many Pygmy Marmoset (Cebuella Gray, 1870) species are there? A taxonomic re-appraisal based on new molecular evidence.

Medium/Long wavelength sensitive opsin diversity in Pitheciidae (2017)
Journal Article
Goulart, V., Boubli, J., & Young, R. (2017). Medium/Long wavelength sensitive opsin diversity in Pitheciidae. Scientific reports, 7(7737), https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-08143-2

New World primates feature a complex colour vision system. Most species have polymorphic colour vision where males have a dichromatic colour perception and females can be either ichromatic or trichromatic. The adaptive value of high allelic diversity... Read More about Medium/Long wavelength sensitive opsin diversity in Pitheciidae.

Capuchin monkey biogeography : understanding Sapajus Pleistocene range expansion and the current sympatry between Cebus and Sapajus (2017)
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Aim:
Our aim was to examine gracile capuchin (Cebus) and robust capuchin monkey (Sapajus) diversification, with a focus on recent Sapajus expansion within Amazonia. We wanted to reconstruct the biogeographical history of the clade using statistical... Read More about Capuchin monkey biogeography : understanding Sapajus Pleistocene range expansion and the current sympatry between Cebus and Sapajus.

Phylogenetic relationships of the New World titi monkeys (Callicebus) : first appraisal of taxonomy based on molecular evidence (2016)
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Background: Titi monkeys, Callicebus, comprise the most species-rich primate genus—34 species are currently recognised, five of them described since 2005. The lack of molecular data for titi monkeys has meant that little is known of their phylogeneti... Read More about Phylogenetic relationships of the New World titi monkeys (Callicebus) : first appraisal of taxonomy based on molecular evidence.