R. Pethiyagoda

A frog adaptive radiation: Ecomorphological evolution in Old-World shrub frogs (Rhacophoridae: Pseudophilautus)

This study identifies five ecomorphological categories in Pseudophilautus shrub frogs, showing body size and specific traits correlate with habitat type and that ecomorphs evolved multiple times in response to climate changes.

Climatic niche evolution of infectious diseases driving amphibian declines

This study shows that amphibian pathogens are intensifying their impact as their climatic niches evolve, with implications for global amphibian declines.

Drivers of an epic radiation: the role of climate and islands in species diversification and reproductive-mode evolution of Old-World tree frogs

This study investigates the diversification and reproductive-mode evolution of Old-World tree frogs, identifying climate and island effects as key drivers of speciation and niche adaptation.