Added as a separate page 10 April 2008. Last updated 15 November 2009 with article from Reptilia 62.

Periodical Index - "Ancient" Frogs & Toads

A guide to articles on Fire-Bellied and Midwife Toads, discoglossid-, tailed- and New Zealand frogs appearing in herpetogical periodicals over the past few years


The following is a guide to anuran-related articles that have appeared within herpetological magazines within the last few years. It is an ongoing project, ie I am effectively cataloguing these entries myself from the actual magazines, some of which are harder to get hold of than others (especially when they are no longer being published!). I hope however that some people will find it useful, especially if researching a single species or looking for some care guidance.

Key

AMP = Amphibia German publication from the DGHT: focuses on captive husbandry and reproduction of amphibians. May now have been split into two separate magazines.
D=Draco Quarterly herpetological magazine from the German Natur und Tier Verlag that usually focuses on a theme, eg agamid lizards or desert herpetofauna
E = Elaphe German publication from the DGHT: focuses on captive husbandry and reproduction of reptiles and amphibians.
IR = International Reptilian European magazine, published in UK. It may alternatively be known as the Reptilian, but we have kept the IR abbreviation to distinguish it from Reptilia and Reptiles.
PR = Pet Reptile European magazine, published in UK. Slightly more "entry level" but contains some good articles. Wound up in 2001.
PRK = Practile Reptile Keeping UK magazine first appearing in 2009, edited by David Alderton. Like most magazines with "Reptile" in the title, also covers amphibians and invertebrates.
R = Reptilia European magazine, published in Spain but produced in English, German and Spanish.
RH = Reptile Hobbyist US magazine published by TFH. Merged with R&A to become R&AH (see below).
Rs = Reptiles US magazine which bought out Vivarium. Despite the title, covers amphibians and invertebrates too. So far we have not added any articles from the magazine.
R&A = Reptile & Amphibian Magazine Now sadly defunct, although back copies may be available at herp exhibitions, etc. For some years this was practically the only herp magazine for most non-scientific folk.
R&AH = Reptile & Amphibian Hobbyist Formed out of the merger of Reptile Hobbyist and Reptile & Amphibian Magazine: last issue November 2001
S = Salamandra German magazine published by the DGHT (German Herptological Association) in English and German. So far we have not added any articles from the magazine. The DGHT also publishes magazines for each of their specialist groups, eg Radiata (tortoises), Lacerta (lacertid lizards), etc. From 2005 Salamandra will be published in both English and German
Si = Situla French-language herpetological magazine, also covering invertebrates
Ta = Terarista Czech herpetological magazine, published by the Terrarium Society of Prague in Czech with good English summaries
V = Vivarium Magazine associated with Advanced Herpetological Library and Philippe de Vosjoli. Bought out by Reptiles around about the turn of the century.



Species Article Magazine Issue Author
Alytes cisternasii, Iberian Midwife Toad

Welche Folgen haben mediterrane Waldbrände für die Herpetofauna? [What are the consequences of Mediterranean forest fires for herpetofauna?] E 2/05 Rudolf Malkmus
The Primitive Painted Frogs, Discoglossidae R 60 Fabrizio Li Vigni & J Van Der Voort
Alytes dickhelleni, Betic Midwife Toad The Primitive Painted Frogs, Discoglossidae R 60 Fabrizio Li Vigni & J Van Der Voort
Alytes maurus, Midwife Toad Morocco: Treasure Chest in Northwestern Africa R 62 Thomas Wilms
Alytes muletensis, Majorcan Midwife Toad

 

The exciting natural history of the "Ferreret" R 6 M Aresté
Hanging on for dear life (pt 2) PR 45 Ron Toft
Origin, Status, and Conservation of the Mallorcan Midwife Toad ~ R 49 Samuel Pinya Fernández, Joaquim Soler & Albert Martínez-Silvestre
The Primitive Painted Frogs, Discoglossidae R 60 Fabrizio Li Vigni & J Van Der Voort
Alytes obstreticans, Midwife Toad

 

Modell Sand- oder Kiesgruben als Dauerplegeflächen im Raum Kassel [Pilot sand- or gravel pits as long-term conservation areas in the Kassel area] E 1/07 Arbeitsgemeinschaft Amphibien- und Reptilienschutz in Hessen e.V. (AGAR)
The Amphibians of Cruz do Incio, Galicia (Spain) R 55 Alberto Maceda Veiga
The Primitive Painted Frogs, Discoglossidae R 60 Fabrizio Li Vigni & J Van Der Voort
The Marbled Newt Triturus marmoratus R 62 Sergi Trócoli
Barbourula, Jungle Toads The Primitive Painted Frogs, Discoglossidae R 60 Fabrizio Li Vigni & J Van Der Voort
Bombina, Fire-Bellied Toads The Primitive Painted Frogs, Discoglossidae R 60 Fabrizio Li Vigni & J Van Der Voort
Bombina bombina, Fire-Bellied Toad Die Herpetofauna der bulgarischen Schwarzküste - Teil 4: Amphibien [The herpetofauna of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast - Part 4: Amphibians] E 3/06 Uwe Schlüter
Bombina orientalis, Oriental Fire-Bellied Toad

Notes on the Natural History and Husbandry of the ~ Rs 4:3 Winston Card
~ the Oriental Firebelly Toad R 45 Alberto Maceda Veiga
Reptile & Amphibian Hobbyist's Herp Care Series: Oriental Fire-Bellied Toad, Bombina orientalis (Boulenger, 1890) R&AH 6:6 ?
Bombina variegata, Yellow Fire-Bellied Toad Modell Sand- oder Kiesgruben als Dauerplegeflächen im Raum Kassel [Pilot sand- or gravel pits as long-term conservation areas in the Kassel area] E 1/07 Arbeitsgemeinschaft Amphibien- und Reptilienschutz in Hessen e.V. (AGAR)
Discoglossidae The Primitive Painted Frogs, Discoglossidae R 60 Fabrizio Li Vigni & J Van Der Voort
Discoglossus galganoi, Portugal Painted Frog

Welche Folgen haben mediterrane Waldbrände für die Herpetofauna? [What are the consequences of Mediterranean forest fires for herpetofauna?] E 2/05 Rudolf Malkmus
The Amphibians of Cruz do Incio, Galicia (Spain) R 55 Alberto Maceda Veiga
The Primitive Painted Frogs, Discoglossidae R 60 Fabrizio Li Vigni & J Van Der Voort
Discoglossus jeannae, Spanish Painted Frog The Primitive Painted Frogs, Discoglossidae R 60 Fabrizio Li Vigni & J Van Der Voort
Discoglossus montalentii, Corsican Painted Frog The Primitive Painted Frogs, Discoglossidae R 60 Fabrizio Li Vigni & J Van Der Voort
Discoglossus nigriventer, Black-Bellied Painted Frog

Profiles of Extinction #2 R 28 Mehdi Joseph-Ouni
The Primitive Painted Frogs, Discoglossidae R 60 Fabrizio Li Vigni & J Van Der Voort
Discoglossus pictus, Painted Frog

The Painted Frog: Observations on a Sicilian Population R 47 Fabrizio Li Vigni & Fulvio Licata
The Primitive Painted Frogs, Discoglossidae R 60 Fabrizio Li Vigni & J Van Der Voort
Discoglossus sardus, Tyrrhenian Painted Frog The Primitive Painted Frogs, Discoglossidae R 60 Fabrizio Li Vigni & J Van Der Voort
General Frog/Toad Articles Magazine Issue Author
Wintering Frogs and Toads RH 2:3 Mary Catherine La Mar

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