Historical shifts, geographic biases, and biological constraints shape mammal species discovery
Matheus de Toledo Moroti, Jhonny J. M. Guedes, Guilherme M. Missio, Giovana L. Diegues, Alexandra M. R. Bezerra, Mario R. Moura
The paper analyzes trends in mammal species descriptions from 1990-2025, finding increased rigor but persistent geographic and biological disparities in comprehensiveness.
Journal of Systematics and Evolution · Jan 8, 2026Peer-reviewedZoology