Biological Research Library
Please find below a list of Kanahau's scientific output dating from 2012, all research has been published in reputable and relevant scientific journals or alternate platforms. Our research library consists of the article references complete with links to open access online publications. All our current works read with a strong conservation focus, with the intention of generating momentum for action and a repertoire of valuable knowledge to inform species conservation.
This list is regularly updated with new publications that arise from our biodiversity research!
Kanahau Scientific Publications
Stesha A. Pasachnik, Chad Montgomery, Andrea Martinez, Nardiah Belal, Steven Clayson and Shane Faulkner. (2012). Body size, demography, and body condition in Utila Spiny-tailed Iguanas, Ctenosaura bakeri. Herpetological Conservation and Biology. 7. (Check it out on Researchgate!)
Andrea Martinez and Steven M. Clayson. (2013). Geographic Distribution: Anolis allisoni (Allison's anole). Herpetological Review 44 (4): 624pp. (Access the journal edition here!)
Courtney Miller. (2014). "Host Specificity and Ectoparasite Load of Bat Flies in Utila, Honduras". University of New Orleans; Senior Honors Theses. Paper 63. (Access the paper online here)
Tom W. Brown, Daisy F. Maryon, Matthijs P. Van den burg and George Lonsdale. (2017). Distribution and natural history notes on Norops bicaorum (Squamata: Dactyloidae) endemic to Isla de Utila, Honduras. Mesoamerican Herpetology 4: 2. (Check it out on Researchgate!)
Tom W. Brown, Daisy F. Maryon and George Lonsdale. (2017). Habitat diversification and natural history observations in Norops utilensis (Squamata; Dactyloidae) on Isla de Utila, Honduras. Mesoamerican Herpetology 4: 4. (Check it out on Researchgate!)
Tom Brown, Daisy Maryon and Steve Clayson. (2017). Hemidactylus frenatus (Asian House Gecko). DIET. Herpetological Review; 48(3):645 - 646. (Check it out on Researchgate!)
Tom W. Brown, Matthijs P. Van den burg, Daisy F Maryon and Cristina Arrivillaga. (2018). Arboreality and Diet in Pacific Long-tailed Snakes, Enulius flavitorques (Squamata: Dipsadidae), and a Potential Adaptive Hypothesis for Egg Attendance in Honduran Leaf-toed Geckos, Phyllodactylus palmeus (Squamata: Phyllodactylidae). IRCF Reptiles & Amphibians: 25(1):31–3. (Check it out on Researchgate!)
Daisy Maryon, Diego Ardon, Andrea Martinez, Steve Clayson and Stesha Pasachnik. (2018). Ctenosaura bakeri. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T44181A125203850. Accessed on 06 July 2018. (Check it out on the IUCN website)
Tom W Brown. (2018). Wielding a leaf may dissuade mischief - Norops bicaorum. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment (EcoPics): 16(7):404-404. DOI: 10.1002/fee.1945. (Access the article on Researchgate)
Tom W Brown, Cristina Arrivillaga & Sven Batke. (2018). Reporting a new locality for Voyria aphylla (Gentianaceae) on Isla de Utila, Honduras. (Check it out on Researchgate)
Tom W. Brown (2019). Conservation concerns for loyal lizards: Habitat specificity, site fidelity, a localised territory and in-situ growth rates for Anolis bicaorum (Squamata; Dactyloidae), endemic to Isla de Utila, Honduras. Anolis Newsletter VII. - Find in: Stroud, J.T., Geneva, A.J., Losos, J.B. eds. (2019). Anolis Newsletter VII. Washington University, St. Louis MO, https://doi.org/10.7936/gjg3-h168. (Check it out on Researchgate)
Cristina Arrivillaga and Tom W. Brown. (2019). The orchid Myrmecophila tibicinis as a refuge for Scinax staufferi (COPE, 1865), on Isla de Utila, Honduras. Herpetozoa 31 (3/4). (Access the article on Researchgate).
Tom W. Brown and Cristina Arrivillaga. (2019). Notes on Phyllodactylus palmeus (Squamata; Gekkonidae), and a case of diurnal refuge co-inhabitancy with Centruroides gracilis (Scorpiones: Buthidae) on Utila Island, Honduras. Captive & Field Herpetology 3 (1): 29-33. (Access on Researchgate)
Tom W. Brown and Flavia Diotallevi. (2019). A new invader for Honduras with confirmation of the Mourning Gecko Lepidodactylus lugubris (Squamata; Gekkonidae) on Isla de Utila; an update regarding the islands invasive reptiles. IRCF Reptiles & Amphibians 26 (2) 151-154. (Access the article on Researchgate)
Tom W. Brown, Adam C. Algar and Nahun Molina (2019). Predation of the lizards Ctenosaura similis (Iguanidae) and Hemidactylus frenatus (Gekkonidae), by the Green Vinesnake Oxybelis fulgidus (Colubridae) on Utila Island, Honduras. SAURIA 41 (2) 43-49. (Access the article on Researchgate )
Tom W. Brown, Maya Masters, Isabella Rossito and Daisy F. Maryon. (2019). Egg laying cycle by Basiliscus vittatus Wiegmann, 1828 on the island of Utila, Honduras, including observations of nest excavation and in-situ data on the morphology of hatchlings. SAURIA 41 (2): 55–62. (Access the article on Researchgate)
Cristina Arrivillaga and Tom W. Brown. (2019). Kyphosis in a free-living Marisora brachypoda (Squamata: Scincidae) from Utila Island, Honduras. The Herpetological Bulletin 148: 43-44 (Access here on Researchgate)
Eric Angel Ramos, Andrea P. Izaguirre, Luis Herrera, Edoardo Antunez, Tom W. Brown and Nataly Castelblanco-Martinez. (2019). Stranding of a pregnant dwarf sperm whale (Kogia sima) in Utila, Honduras. Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals. (Access on Researchgate)
Tom W. Brown & Flavia Diotallevi. (2019). Just hanging out? – Predation of cave dwelling bats (e.g. Natalus mexicanus) by Tropical Ratsnake (Pseudelaphe flavirufa) on Utila Island, Honduras. SAURIA 41 (4) 71-76. (Access on Researchgate)
Tom W. Brown. (2019). Predation of Bay-breasted Warbler Setophaga castanea (Parulidae) by Green Vinesnake Oxybelis fulgidus (Colubridae) on Utila Island, Honduras. Captive & Field Herpetology in.press.
Tom W. Brown, Jordan Hill and Stewart Nielson. (2019). Attempted ingestion of a bat Saccopteryx leptura (Chiroptera; Emballonuridae) results in the death of a Green Vinesnake Oxybelis fulgidus (Sqaumata; Colubridae) on Utila Island, Honduras. SAURIA in.press.
Tom W. Brown, Nathan Manwaring, Dennis Holfling and Oliver Honschek. (2019). Unexpectedly high Sphaerodactylus diversity on a Caribbean island; New locality for the Honduran endemic Sphaerodactylus dunni Schmidt, 1936 (Gekkonidae; Sphaerodactylidae) on Utila Island, Honduras. (in.review)
Kanahau 'Associated' Publications
Ashley Goode, Stesha A. Pasachnik, and Terry L. Maple. (2016). Habitat Utilization of Roatán Spiny-Tailed Iguanas (Ctenosaura oedirhina) and its Implications for Conservation. Herpetological Conservation & Biology. 11 (Monograph 6). (Check it out online here)
Stesha A. Pasachnik and Stephen Hudman. (2016). Conservation Genetics of Roatán Spiny-Tailed Iguanas, Ctenosaura oedirhina. Herpetological Conservation & Biology. 11 (Monograph 6). (Check it out online here)
Ashley Goode and Stesha A. Pasachnik. (2016). Piebaldism in Roatán Spiny-tailed Iguanas, Ctenosaura oedirhina. The Herpetological Bulletin 136: 23-28. (Access paper online here)
Tom W. Brown and Cristina Arrivillaga. (2017). Nocturnal activity facilitated by artificial lighting in diurnal Norops sagrei (Squamata: Dactyloidae) on Isle de Flores, Guatemala. Mesoamerican Herpetology 4: 3. (Check it out on Researchgate!)
Tom W. Brown and Cristina Arrivillaga. (2018). Isolated example of a shared sleeping perch in Norops cusuco (Squamata: Dactyloidae) from Parque Nacional Cusuco, Honduras. Mesoamerican Herpetology 5 (1): 160-163. (Check it out on Researchgate!)
Cristina Arrivillaga, Tom W Brown. (2018). Primary Descriptions of Defense Mechanisms Employed by Neotropical Salamanders (Bolitoglossa, Oedipina, Nototriton, and Cryptotriton sp.: Plethodontidae) in Cusuco National Park, Honduras. IRCF Reptiles & Amphibians: 25(2): 99 - 103. (Check it out on Researchgate!)
Tom W Brown, John David Curlis, George Lonsdale, Cameron Thorpe, Alexander Hoad. (2018). Color Change in the Gorgetal Scales of an Anole, Anolis amplisquamosus (Squamata: Dactyloidae). IRCF Reptiles & Amphibians: 25(2): 127 - 128. (Check it out on Researchgate!)
Tom W Brown. (2018). Lampropeltis abnorma (Colubridae; Squamata): documenting a regurgitated prey item from Cusuco National Park, Honduras. Captive & Field Herpetology 2 (1): 25-28. (Check it out on Researchgate)
Tom W. Brown. (2019). Fowl Play; A failed predation attempt of an adult Turkey Meleagris gallopavo (Chordata; Phasianidae) by Boa imperator (Squamata; Boidae) in Cayo District, Belize. Captive & Field Herpetology 3 (1): 55-59. (Access on Researchgate )
George Lonsdale & Tom W. Brown. (2019). The anole Norops cusuco as prey of a Praying Mantis. SAURIA 41 (3) 47-48. (Access on Researchgate)
Tom W. Brown. (2019). A Wolf Spider (Aranaea; Lycocidae) in the stomach contents of the skink Scincella incerta (Squamata; Scincidae), from Cusuco National Park, Honduras. SAURIA 41 (3) 48-50.(Access on Researchgate)
Brittney White, Sofia R. Prado-Irwin and Levi Gray. (2019). Female Signal Variation in the Anolis lemurinus group. Breviora. 564. 1. 10.3099/0006-9698-564.1.1. (Access on Researchgate)
Tom W. Brown. (2020). Mottled Owl, Ciccaba virgata (Strigiformes; Strigidae) preys on probable Jamaican Fruit-eating Bat, Artibeus jamaicensis (Phyllostomidae; Chiroptera) in Cayo District, Belize. Research Gate (Cotinga in.press 2020). (Check it out on Researchgate)
Tom W. Brown. (2019). Cataract and lens opacification in a wild toad Incilius leucomyos (Anura; Bufonidae). The British Herpetological Society Bulletin in.press.
Tom W. Brown. (2019). The Northern Cat-eyed Snake Leptodeira septentrionalis (Squamata; Colubridae): hunting and feeding strategy on Red-eyed Tree Frog Agalychnis callidryas (Anura: Hylidae) in Belize. Captive & Field Herpetology in.press.
Stesha A. Pasachnik and Stephen Hudman. (2016). Conservation Genetics of Roatán Spiny-Tailed Iguanas, Ctenosaura oedirhina. Herpetological Conservation & Biology. 11 (Monograph 6). (Check it out online here)
Ashley Goode and Stesha A. Pasachnik. (2016). Piebaldism in Roatán Spiny-tailed Iguanas, Ctenosaura oedirhina. The Herpetological Bulletin 136: 23-28. (Access paper online here)
Tom W. Brown and Cristina Arrivillaga. (2017). Nocturnal activity facilitated by artificial lighting in diurnal Norops sagrei (Squamata: Dactyloidae) on Isle de Flores, Guatemala. Mesoamerican Herpetology 4: 3. (Check it out on Researchgate!)
Tom W. Brown and Cristina Arrivillaga. (2018). Isolated example of a shared sleeping perch in Norops cusuco (Squamata: Dactyloidae) from Parque Nacional Cusuco, Honduras. Mesoamerican Herpetology 5 (1): 160-163. (Check it out on Researchgate!)
Cristina Arrivillaga, Tom W Brown. (2018). Primary Descriptions of Defense Mechanisms Employed by Neotropical Salamanders (Bolitoglossa, Oedipina, Nototriton, and Cryptotriton sp.: Plethodontidae) in Cusuco National Park, Honduras. IRCF Reptiles & Amphibians: 25(2): 99 - 103. (Check it out on Researchgate!)
Tom W Brown, John David Curlis, George Lonsdale, Cameron Thorpe, Alexander Hoad. (2018). Color Change in the Gorgetal Scales of an Anole, Anolis amplisquamosus (Squamata: Dactyloidae). IRCF Reptiles & Amphibians: 25(2): 127 - 128. (Check it out on Researchgate!)
Tom W Brown. (2018). Lampropeltis abnorma (Colubridae; Squamata): documenting a regurgitated prey item from Cusuco National Park, Honduras. Captive & Field Herpetology 2 (1): 25-28. (Check it out on Researchgate)
Tom W. Brown. (2019). Fowl Play; A failed predation attempt of an adult Turkey Meleagris gallopavo (Chordata; Phasianidae) by Boa imperator (Squamata; Boidae) in Cayo District, Belize. Captive & Field Herpetology 3 (1): 55-59. (Access on Researchgate )
George Lonsdale & Tom W. Brown. (2019). The anole Norops cusuco as prey of a Praying Mantis. SAURIA 41 (3) 47-48. (Access on Researchgate)
Tom W. Brown. (2019). A Wolf Spider (Aranaea; Lycocidae) in the stomach contents of the skink Scincella incerta (Squamata; Scincidae), from Cusuco National Park, Honduras. SAURIA 41 (3) 48-50.(Access on Researchgate)
Brittney White, Sofia R. Prado-Irwin and Levi Gray. (2019). Female Signal Variation in the Anolis lemurinus group. Breviora. 564. 1. 10.3099/0006-9698-564.1.1. (Access on Researchgate)
Tom W. Brown. (2020). Mottled Owl, Ciccaba virgata (Strigiformes; Strigidae) preys on probable Jamaican Fruit-eating Bat, Artibeus jamaicensis (Phyllostomidae; Chiroptera) in Cayo District, Belize. Research Gate (Cotinga in.press 2020). (Check it out on Researchgate)
Tom W. Brown. (2019). Cataract and lens opacification in a wild toad Incilius leucomyos (Anura; Bufonidae). The British Herpetological Society Bulletin in.press.
Tom W. Brown. (2019). The Northern Cat-eyed Snake Leptodeira septentrionalis (Squamata; Colubridae): hunting and feeding strategy on Red-eyed Tree Frog Agalychnis callidryas (Anura: Hylidae) in Belize. Captive & Field Herpetology in.press.
Scientific Conferences/ Presentations
Daisy Maryon (Primary Presenter), David Lee, Stesha Pasachnik, Tom Brown, Holly Black, Steve Clayson. (2016). 'Natural history, demography and dispersal behaviour of a Critically Endangered island endemic, Utila spiny-tailed iguana Ctenosaura bakeri'. Paper presented at IUCN SSC Iguana Specialist Group Annual Meeting 2016, Malolo Lailai, Fiji, 1/11/16 - 2/11/16. (Check out the presentation here)
Daisy F. Maryon (Primary Presenter), David C. Lee, Emma Hayhurst, Stesha A. Pasachnik and Steven Clayson. (2017). Reproductive and Dispersal Behaviour of the Critically Endangered Utila Spiny-tailed Iguana Ctenosaura bakeri, Honduras. Poster presented at the University of South Wales 2016. (Available online here)
Daisy F. Maryon (Primary Presenter), David C. Lee, Tom Brown, Emma Higgins and Stesha A. Pasachnik. (2017). Observations from the field and conservation approaches of Critically Endangered island endemic, Utila spiny tailed Iguana Ctenosaura bakeri. Paper presented at IUCN SSC Iguana Specialist Group Annual Meeting 2017, Cuba. (Check it out on Researchgate)
Emma Higgins (Primary Presenter), Doreen S Boyd, Tom W. Brown & Adam C Algar. Revealing controls on distribution and microhabitat use of Anolis lizards in a changing island landscape using airborne remote sensing. Poster presented at International Biogeography Society (IBS) Conference 2019, Malaga.
Daisy F. Maryon (Primary Presenter), Tom W. Brown and David C. Lee. Saving the Swamper: research and efforts for conservation of the endemic and critically endangered Utila Spiny-tailed iguana (Utila, Islas de la bahia, Honduras). Poster presented at the conference Island Biology 2019, University of Reunion. (Access on Researchgate)
Tom W. Brown (Primary Presenter) & Daisy F. Maryon. Conserving Island Herpetofauna: Land-use change and invasive species as threats to diversity and endemism on Utila Island, Honduras. IUCN SSC Iguana Specialist Group Annual Meeting 2019, Roatan, Honduras. (Access on Researchgate)
Daisy F. Maryon (Primary Presenter), David C. Lee, Emma Hayhurst, Stesha A. Pasachnik and Steven Clayson. (2017). Reproductive and Dispersal Behaviour of the Critically Endangered Utila Spiny-tailed Iguana Ctenosaura bakeri, Honduras. Poster presented at the University of South Wales 2016. (Available online here)
Daisy F. Maryon (Primary Presenter), David C. Lee, Tom Brown, Emma Higgins and Stesha A. Pasachnik. (2017). Observations from the field and conservation approaches of Critically Endangered island endemic, Utila spiny tailed Iguana Ctenosaura bakeri. Paper presented at IUCN SSC Iguana Specialist Group Annual Meeting 2017, Cuba. (Check it out on Researchgate)
Emma Higgins (Primary Presenter), Doreen S Boyd, Tom W. Brown & Adam C Algar. Revealing controls on distribution and microhabitat use of Anolis lizards in a changing island landscape using airborne remote sensing. Poster presented at International Biogeography Society (IBS) Conference 2019, Malaga.
Daisy F. Maryon (Primary Presenter), Tom W. Brown and David C. Lee. Saving the Swamper: research and efforts for conservation of the endemic and critically endangered Utila Spiny-tailed iguana (Utila, Islas de la bahia, Honduras). Poster presented at the conference Island Biology 2019, University of Reunion. (Access on Researchgate)
Tom W. Brown (Primary Presenter) & Daisy F. Maryon. Conserving Island Herpetofauna: Land-use change and invasive species as threats to diversity and endemism on Utila Island, Honduras. IUCN SSC Iguana Specialist Group Annual Meeting 2019, Roatan, Honduras. (Access on Researchgate)
Student Dissertations and Thesis's
Christina Haeney (2018). Investigating the Habitat Factors Influencing the Distribution of Ctenosaura Bakeri. University of South Wales, Pontypridd, United Kingdom.
Maisy Inston (2019). The extended phenotype of the tent-making bats on Útila, Honduras. University of Exeter, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Vicky Lipscombe (2019). Correlates of ectoparasite load: an assessment of reptile hosts in Utila, Honduras. University of Exeter, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Elsbeth Leighton (2019). The thermal nest ecology of Phyllodactylus palmeus, an endemic Utilian Gecko. The University of Nottingham, United Kingdom.
