C. D. Siler, J. R. Oaks, L. J. Welton, C. W. Linkem, J. C. Swab, and R. M. Brown. 2012. Did geckos ride the Palawan raft to the Philippines?  Journal of Biogeography Early View. PDF SuppMatt

C. D. Siler, A. M. Fuiten, R. M. Jones, A. C. Alcala, and R. M. Brown. 2011. Phylogeny-based species delimitation in Philippine slender skinks (Reptilia: Squamata: Scincidae) II: taxonomic revision of Brachymeles samarensis and description of five new species.  Herpetological Monographs 25:76-112. PDF

McLeod, D. S., C. D. Siler, A. C. Diesmos, M. L. Diesmos, V. S. Garcia, A. O. Arkonceo, K. L. Balaquit, C. C. Uy, M. M. Villaseran, E. C. Yarra, and R. M. Brown. 2011.  Amphibians and Reptiles of Luzon Island, V: The Herpetofauna of Angat Dam Watershed, Bulacan Province, Luzon Island, Philippines.  Asian Herpetological Research 2(4):177-198. PDF

Brown, R. M., C. D. Siler, C. H. Oliveros, A. C. Diesmos, and A. C. Alcala. 2011.  A new Gekko from Sibuyan Island, central Philippines.  Herpetologica 67:460-476. PDF

Siler, C. D., R. I. Crombie, A. C. Diesmos, and R. M. Brown.  2011.  Redescriptions of two poorly known slender skinks, Brachymeles bicolor and Brachymeles pathfinderi (Reptilia: Squamata: Scincidae) from the Philippines.  Journal of Herpetology 45:355-369. PDF

Siler, C. D., R. M. Jones, L. J. Welton, and R. M. Brown.  2011.  Redescription of tetradactyl, Philippine slender skinks (genus Brachymeles).  Herpetologica 67:300-317. PDF

Sanguilaa, M. B., C. D. Siler, A. C. Diesmos, O. Nunezaa, and R. M. Brown.  2011.  Phylogeography, geographic structure, genetic variation, and potential species boundaries in Philippine slender toads.  Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 61:333-350. PDF

Siler, C. D. and R. M. Brown.  2011.  Evidence for repeated acquisition and loss of complex body form characters in an insular clade of southeast Asian semi-fossorial skinks.  Evolution 65:2641-2663. PDF SuppMatt

Siler, C. D., A. C. Diesmos, A. C. Alcala, and R. M. Brown.  2011.  Phylogeny of Philippine slender skinks (Scincidae: Brachymeles) reveals underestimated species diversity, complex biogeographical relationships, and cryptic patterns of lineage diversication. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 59:53-65. PDF SuppMatt

Grismer, L. L., E. Q. Seng Huat, C. D. Siler, J. L. Grismer, K. O. Chan, P. L. Wood, Jr., S. A. Mohd Sah, and N. Ahmad.  2011.  Peninsular Malaysia's first limbless lizard: a new species of skink of the genus Larutia (Bohme) from Pulau Pinang, Peninsular Malaysia with a phylogeny of the genus.  Zootaxa 2799:29-40. PDF

Brown, R. M., C. W. Linkem, C. D. Siler, J. Sukumaran, J. A. Esselstyn, A. C. Diesmos, D. Iskandar, D. Bickford, B. J. Evans, J. A. McGuire, J. Supriatna, and N. Andayani.  2010.  Phylogeography and historical demography of (Polypedates leucomystax) in the islands of Indonesia and the Philippines: evidence for recent human-mediated range expansion?  Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 57:598-619. PDF

Siler, C. D., J. R. Oaks, J. A. Esselstyn, A. C. Diesmos, and R. M. Brown.  2010.  Phylogeny and biogeography of Philippine bent-toed geckos (Gekkonidae: Cyrtodactylus) contradicts a prevailing model of Pleistocene diversification.  Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 55:699-710. PDF SuppMatt

Welton, L. J., C. D. Siler, D. Bennett, A. Diesmos, M. Roy Duya, R. Dugay, E. L. B. Rico, M. Van Weerd, and R. M. Brown.  2010.  A spectacular new Philippine monitor lizard reveals a hidden biogeographic boundary and a novel flagship species for conservation.  Biology Letters 6:654-658. PDF SuppMatt

C. D. Siler, L. J. Welton, J. M. Siler, J. Brown, A. Bucol, A. C. Diesmos, and R. M. Brown.  2010.  Amphibians and Reptiles, Luzon Island, Aurora Province and Aurora Memorial National Park, Northern Philippines: New island distribution records.  Check List 7:182-195. PDF

C. D. Siler.  2010.  Squamata, Scincidae, Brachymeles elerae (Taylor, 1917): Rediscovery in Old Balbalan, Cordillera Mountain Range, Luzon Island, Philippines, and natural history. Check List 6:616-618. PDF

C. D. Siler and R. M. Brown.  2010.  Phylogeny-based species delimitation in Philippine slender skinks (Reptilia: Squamata: Scincidae: Brachymeles): taxonomic revision of pentadactyl species groups and description of three new species.  Herpetological Monographs 24:1-54. PDF Cover

Welton, L. J., C. D. Siler, A. C. Diesmos, C. W. Linkem, and R. M. Brown.  2010.  Philippine bent-toed geckos of the Cyrtodactylus agusanensis complex: phylogeny, morphological diversity, and description of three new species.  Herpetological Monographs 24:55-85. PDF

Siler, C. D. and L. J. Welton.  In press.  Geographic Variation in Philippine Mimicry System: Hypothesized Widespread Coral Snake (Hemibungarus calligaster) Mimicry by Lepidopteran Larvae (Bracca sp.) on Luzon Island, Philippines.  Herpetological Review 41:427-430. PDF

Welton, L. J., C. D. Siler, A. C. Diesmos, and R. M. Brown.  2010.  Phylogeny-based species delimitation of southern Philippines bent-toed geckos and a new species of Cyrtodactylus (Squamata; Gekkonidae) from western Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago. Zootaxa 2390:49-68. PDF

Siler, C. D., A. C. Diesmos, C. W. Linkem, E. Sy, and R. M. Brown.  2010.  A new species of limestone-forest frog, genus Platymantis (Amphibia: Anura: Ceratobatrachidae) from central Luzon Island, Philippines. Zootaxa 2482:49-63. PDF

Linkem, C. W., C. D. Siler, A. C. Diesmos, and R. M. Brown.  2010.  A new species of Gekko (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from central Luzon Island, Philippines.  Zootaxa 2396:37-49. PDF

Siler, C. D., D. S. Balete, A. C. Diesmos, and R. M. Brown.  2010.  A new legless loam-swimming lizard (Reptilia: Squamata: Scincidae: Genus Brachymeles) from the Bicol Peninsula, Luzon Island, Philippines.  Copeia 2010(1):114-122. PDF

Siler, C. D., A. C. Diesmos, and R. M. Brown.  2010.  A new loam-swimming skink, genus Brachymeles (Reptilia: Squamata: Scincidae) from the Bicol faunal region, Luzon and Catanduanes islands, Philippines.  Journal of Herpetology 44(1):49-60. PDF

Welton, L. J., C. D. Siler, A. C. Diesmos, and R. M. Brown.  2009.  Phylogeny-based species delimitation of souther Philippines bent-toed geckos and a new species of Cyrtodactylus (Squamata; Gekkonidae) from western Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago.  Zootaxa 2390:49-68. PDF

Brown, R. M., C. D. Siler, A. C. Diesmos, and A. C. Alcala.  2009.  The Philippines frogs of the genus Leptobrachium (Anura; Megophryidae): taxonomic revision, phylogeny-based species delimitation, and descriptions of three new species.  Herpetological Monographs 23:1-44. PDF Cover

Brown, R. M., C. Oliveros, C. D. Siler, and A. C. Diesmos.  2009.  Phylogeny of Gekko from the northern Philippines, and description of a new species from Calayan Island.  Journal of Herpetology 43(4):620-635. PDF

Welton, L. J., C. D. Siler, A. C. Diesmos, and R. M. Brown.  2009.  A new bent-toed Gekko (Genus Cyrtodactylus) from southern Palawan Island, Philippines and clarification of the taxonomic status of C. annulatus.  Herpetologica 65(3):328-343. PDF

Siler, C. D., E.L. Rico, M. R. Duya, and R. M. Brown.  2009.  A new limb-reduced, loam-swimming skink (Reptilia: Squamata: Scincidae: Genus Brachymeles) from central Luzon Island, Philippines.  Herpetologica 65(4):449-459. PDF

Siler, C. D., A. C. Alcala, A. C. Diesmos, and R. M. Brown.  2009.  A new species of limestone forest frog, genus Platymantis (Amphibia: Anura: Ceratobatrachidae) from eastern Samar Island, Philippines.  Herpetologica 65(1):92-105. PDF

Siler, C. D., J. D. McVay, A. C. Diesmos, and R. M. Brown.  2009.  A new species of fanged frog, genus Limnonectes (Amphibia: Anura: Dicroglossidae) from southeast Mindanao Island, Philippines.  Herpetologica 65(1):105-114. PDF

Brown, R. M., C. Oliveros, C. D. Siler, and A. C. Diesmos.  2008.  A new Gekko from the Northern Philippines.  Herpetologica 64(3):305–320. PDF

Siler, C. D., C. W. Linkem, A. C. Diesmos, and A. C. Alcala.  2007.  New Species of the Genus Platymantis (Amhpibia; Anura; Ranidae) from Panay Island, Philippines.  Herpetologica 63(3):351–364. PDF

Rosler, H., C. D. Siler, R. M. Brown, A. D. Demegillo, and M. Gaulke.  2006.  Gekko ernstkelleri sp. N.—a new gekkonid lizard from Panay Island, Philippines.  Salamandra 42(4):193–206. PDF

Siler, C. D., P. Alviola, R. D. Baniqued, and M. R. Duya.  In review.  Natural history notes on diet of Brachymeles boulengeri.  Herpetological Review.

Phenix, E., J. Phenix, C. D. Siler, R. M. Brown, and A. C. Diesmos.  In press.  Natural history notes on reproductive mode of Hologerrhum philippinum.  Herpetological Review.

Siler, C. D. and C. W. Linkem.  2011.  Natural history notes on color variation of Lamprolepis smaragdina.  Herpetological Review 42(4):605. PDF

Siler, C. D. and L. Averia. 2011.  Natural history notes on direct development of Platymantis spelaeus.  Herpetological Review 42(3):412-413. PDF

Siler, C. D. and E. Sy.  2011.  Natural history notes on coloration and pattern of Acrochordus granulatus.  Herpetological Review 42(2):280. PDF

Siler, C. D., L. J. Welton, R. M. Brown, C. Infante, and A. C. Diesmos.  2011.  Natural history notes on diet of Ophiophagus hannah.  Herpetological Review 42(2):297. PDF

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Features Rubenstein Fellowship. Read about it here: University of Kansas EEB.

The University of Kansas Daily Kansas Features Rubenstein Fellowship. Read about it here: University of Kansas.

Varanus bitatawa makes the top ten list of most remarkable species discovered in 2010! See the award here: ASU IISE Award.

Varanus bitatawa featured in popular science magazine. Read about it here: Science Illustrated.

New Philippine Monitor Lizard Discovered By KU Field Team. An expedition led by Cameron Siler and Rafe Brown at the Univesrity of Kansas discovered the fourth fruit eating monitor lizard in the world. Read about it here: CBS. MSNBC. NPR. NY Times. Science Daily. Science News. Science Times. Yahoo News. University of Kansas Daily Kansan.

The Univesrity of Kansas Daily Kansas Features Dissertation Research. Read about it here: Daily Kansan.

The Univesrity of Kansas Website Features Fulbright-Hayes and Dissertation Research. Read about it here: University of Kansas.

The Univesrity of Kansas Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Features 2010 Society for the Study of Amphibian and Reptiles (SSAR) Henri Seibert Research Award. Read about it here: University of Kansas EEB.

National Philippine Wildlife Television Program Born To Be Wild Interview. I am interviewed in the Philippines for an episode on the program focused on the Yellow-Lipped Sea Snake, Laticauda colubrina. Watch it here: Born To Be Wild Episode (Shortened and Partially in Tagalog).

National Philippine News and Reports Program Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Interview. I am interviewed in the Philippines for an episode on the program focused on Philippine flying lizards in the genus Draco. Watch it here: Kapuso Mo (Shortened and Partially in Tagalog).

University of Kansas Radio Program Science Matters Interview. I am interviewed by the University of Kansas radio program Science Matters about my Fulbrigt-Hayes Fellowship research project. Listen to it here: Science Matters.

The Philippine government features several of our recently described or rediscovered species on national stamps. See the stamps here: Brachymeles elerae. Gekko carusadensis. Cyrtodactylus mamanwa.