My main research interests focus on investigating unusual adaptations and reproductive strategies in Neotropical tree frogs, combining field studies with captive observations. My most recent research is concerned with investigating evolutionary traits and variation between and within Leaf frog species. I am particularly interested in speciation, colouration, and the unusual pigments contained in their skin.
All the research is completely non-invasive and aims to provide a better understanding of these wonderful frogs, specifically to aid their conservation.
On an annual basis I also supervise a variety of undergraduate and graduate student research projects at the University of Manchester and abroad as well as leading research expeditions to remote areas of the world to search for and work with rare frogs.
Most recent research publication:
Gray, A. R (2011). Notes on Hybridization in Leaf frogs of the genus Agalychnis (Anura, Hylidae, Phyllomedusinae), Cornell University and the National Science Institutes’ ArXiv:1102.4039v1, can be viewed as a high quality printable PDF or online at: http://arxiv.org/pdf/1102.4039v1
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Examples of student research placements and supervised research projects:
International Research Placement supervision
2 examples of student projects: Eye Morphology and Gliding Ability in leaf frogs.
Isthmohyla rivularis rediscovered
Behaviour:
Skin Pigments:
