<S2-7> Introduction to recent systematic studies on amphibians of Sarawak by JRCTS and Forest Research Department Sarawak

Abstract

Herpetological researchers in Kyoto University have conducted several systematic studies in recent years in Sarawak by joint research with the Japan Research Consortium for Tropical Forests (JRCTS) and co-operating with the Forest Department Sarawak. As an outcome, several new amphibian species were described during the last decade. Most of these species had been confused with already known species (i.e., had been cryptic species), but were proven to be distinct species largely based on molecular phylogenetic analyses. Systematic work on amphibians of Sarawak is now becoming active, and further collaborative studies are required.