Donald B. Shepard Source Confirmed

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Teaching Associate Professor

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

faculty

19 h-index 58 pubs 1,870 cited

Research Areas

Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Species Distribution and Climate Change Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Amphibian and Reptile Biology Genetic diversity and population structure

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Donald B. Shepard's research focuses on the phylogeography and historical biogeography of various amphibian and insect species, utilizing genetic data to understand population structures and evolutionary histories. His recent publications investigate the lineage diversification of the Sky Island treefrog *Scinax curicica* and clarify the phylogeography of Slimy Salamanders west of the Mississippi River. Shepard also contributes to studies on biodiversity and conservation, with work documenting the herpetofauna of protected areas in Brazil and identifying new populations of threatened frog species. His research extends to ecological questions, including evidence of sodium limitation in Neotropical savanna insects and the genetic diversity of the imperiled rattlesnake-master borer moth. With an h-index of 19 and over 1,800 citations across 58 publications, his work engages with broader questions in evolutionary biology and conservation genetics.

Metrics

  • h-index: 19
  • Publications: 58
  • Citations: 1,870

Selected Publications

  • Genetic diversity and historical demography of the imperiled rattlesnake-master borer moth (Papaipema eryngii) (2025) DOI
  • Sexual dimorphism and reproductive ecology of the South American rattlesnake <i>Crotalus durissus</i> (Squamata: Viperidae) in the Brazilian Cerrado (2025) DOI
  • A new species of parrot snake, <i>Leptophis</i> (Serpentes: Colubridae) from the Brazilian Cerrado (2025) DOI
  • Comprehensive Sampling Clarifies Phylogeography and Historical Biogeography of Slimy Salamanders West of the Mississippi River (2024) DOI
  • Herpetofauna of protected areas in the Caatinga VIII: An updated checklist for the Serra das Confusões region with new data from Serra Vermelha, PiauĂ­, Brazil (2023) DOI

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Natalie A. Clay University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2 shared publications

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