Mark D. Scherz

Mark D. Scherz

Tenure Track Assistant Professor


  1. 2022
  2. Published

    An inordinate fondness for inconspicuous brown frogs: integration of phylogenomics, archival DNA analysis, morphology, and bioacoustics yields 24 new taxa in the subgenus Brygoomantis (genus Mantidactylus) from Madagascar

    Scherz, M. D., Crottini, A., Hutter, C. R., Hildenbrand, A., Andreone, F., Fulgence, T. R., Köhler, G., Ndriantsoa, S. H., Ohler, A., Preick, M., Rakotoarison, A., Rancilhac, L., Raselimanana, A. P., Riemann, J. C., Rödel, M-O., Rosa, G. M., Streicher, J. W., Vieites, D. R., Köhler, J., Hofreiter, M. & 2 others, Glaw, F. & Vences, M., 2022, In: Megataxa. 7, 2, p. 113-311 199 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    An integrative taxonomic revision and redefinition of Gephyromantis (Laurentomantis) malagasius based on archival DNA analysis reveals four new mantellid frog species from Madagascar

    Vences, M., Köhler, J., Crottini, A., Hofreiter, M., Hutter, C. R., Du Preez, L., Preick, M., Rakotoarison, A., Rancilhac, L., Raselimanana, A. P., Rosa, G. M., Scherz, Mark D. & Glaw, F., 2022, In: Vertebrate Zoology. 72, p. 271-309

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    An unexpected new red-bellied Stumpffia (Microhylidae) from forest fragments in central Madagascar highlights remaining cryptic diversity

    Mullin, K. E., Rakotomanga, M. G., Dawson, J., Glaw, F., Rakotoarison, A., Orozco-terWengel, P. & Scherz, Mark D., 2022, In: ZooKeys. 1104, p. 1-28

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Between a Rock and a Hard Polytomy: Phylogenomics of the Rock-Dwelling Mbuna Cichlids of Lake Malawi

    Scherz, Mark D., Masonick, P., Meyer, A. & Hulsey, C. D., 2022, In: Systematic Biology. 71, 3, p. 741-757 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  6. Chamaeleonidae, Chameleons, Tanalahy, Sakorikita, Tarondro

    Scherz, Mark D., Prötzel, D., Randrianantoandro, C., Rakotomalala, D., Karsten, K. B. & Raxworthy, C. J., 2022, The New Natural History of Madagascar. Goodman, S. M. (ed.). Princeton University Press, Vol. 2. p. 1506-1516 11 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  7. Published

    Convergence, divergence, and macroevolutionary constraint as revealed by anatomical network analysis of the squamate skull, with an emphasis on snakes

    Strong, C. R. C., Scherz, Mark D. & Caldwell, M. W., 2022, In: Scientific Reports. 12, 26 p., 14469.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    DNA barcodes on their own are not enough to describe a species

    Zamani, A., Fric, Z. F., Gante, H. F., Hopkins, T., Orfinger, A. B., Scherz, Mark D., Bartoňová, A. S. & Pos, D. D., 2022, In: Systematic Entomology. 47, 3, p. 385-389 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalComment/debateResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Discovery of frogs of the Stumpffia hara species group (Microhylidae, Cophylinae) on Montagne d'Ambre in northern Madagascar, with description of a new species

    Rakotoarison, A., Glaw, F., Rasolonjatovo, S. M., Razafindraibe, J. H., Vences, M. & Scherz, Mark D., 2022, In: Evolutionary Systematics. 6, 1, p. 21-33 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  10. Diversity and exploration of the Malagasy amphibian fauna

    Glaw, F., Crottini, A., Rakotoarison, A., Scherz, Mark D. & Vences, M., 2022, The New Natural History of Madagascar. Goodman, S. M. (ed.). Princeton University Press, Vol. 2. p. 1305-1322 18 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  11. Gekkonidae, Geckos, Katsatsaka, Tsatsake

    Bauer, A. M., Scherz, Mark D., Crottini, A., Ratsoavina, F. M. & Glaw, F., 2022, The New Natural History of Madagascar. Goodman, S. M. (ed.). Princeton University Press, Vol. 2. p. 1474-1479 6 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  12. Gekkonidae: Uroplatus, Leaf-tailed geckos, Tahafisaka

    Gehring, P., Ratsoavina, F. M., Scherz, Mark D., Raselimanana, A. P. & Raxworthy, C. J., 2022, The New Natural History of Madagascar. Goodman, S. M. (ed.). Princeton University Press, Vol. 2. p. 1480-1485 6 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  13. Gerrhosauridae, Plated Lizards, Bekaratsaka, Antalabosy, Androngo

    Raselimanana, A. P., Scherz, Mark D., Prötzel, D. & Glaw, F., 2022, The New Natural History of Madagascar. Goodman, S. M. (ed.). Princeton University Press, Vol. 2. p. 1490-1494 5 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  14. Published

    Integrative revision of the Lygodactylus madagascariensis group reveals an unexpected diversity of little brown geckos in Madagascar's rainforest

    Vences, M., Multzsch, M., Gippner, S., Miralles, A., Crottini, A., Gehring, P., Rakotoarison, A., Ratsoavina, F. M., Glaw, F. & Scherz, Mark D., 2022, In: Zootaxa. 5179, 1, 61 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  15. Mantellidae, Mantellinae: Gephyromantis

    Scherz, Mark D., Crottini, A. & Rakotoarison, A., 2022, The New Natural History of Madagascar. Goodman, S. M. (ed.). Princeton University Press, Vol. 2. p. 1371-1374 4 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  16. Mantellidae, Mantellinae: Guibemantis

    Lehtinen, R. M., Scherz, Mark D. & Vences, M., 2022, The New Natural History of Madagascar. Goodman, S. M. (ed.). Princeton University Press, Vol. 2. p. 1374-1378 5 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  17. Mantellidae, Mantellinae: Mantidactylus and Boehmantis

    Scherz, Mark D., Vences, M., Rabibisoa, N. H. C. & Andreone, F., 2022, The New Natural History of Madagascar. Goodman, S. M. (ed.). Princeton University Press, Vol. 2. p. 1365-1368 4 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  18. Mantellidae, Tsingymantinae: Tsingymantis

    Glaw, F., Rakotoarison, A. & Scherz, Mark D., 2022, The New Natural History of Madagascar. Goodman, S. M. (ed.). Princeton University Press, Vol. 2. p. 1381

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  19. Microhylidae, Dyscophinae: Dyscophus

    Vences, M., Crottini, A., Scherz, Mark D. & Rakotoarison, A., 2022, The New Natural History of Madagascar. Goodman, S. M. (ed.). Princeton University Press, Vol. 2. p. 1395-1396 2 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  20. Microhylidae, Scaphiophryninae: Scaphiophryne and Paradoxophyla

    Crottini, A., Rabearivony, J., Rakotoarison, A., Scherz, Mark D. & Rosa, G. M., 2022, The New Natural History of Madagascar. Goodman, S. M. (ed.). Princeton University Press, Vol. 2. p. 1391-1395 5 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  21. Microhylidae: Cophylinae, Microhylid frogs

    Scherz, Mark D., Crottini, A. & Rakotoarison, A., 2022, The New Natural History of Madagascar. Goodman, S. M. (ed.). Princeton University Press, Vol. 2. p. 1382-1390 9 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  22. Published

    Molecular taxonomic identification and species-level phylogeny of the narrow-mouthed frogs of the genus Rhombophryne (Anura: Microhylidae: Cophylinae) from Madagascar

    Belluardo, F., Scherz, Mark D., Santos, B., Andreone, F., Antonelli, A., Glaw, F., Muñoz-Pajares, A. J., Randrianirina, J. E., Raselimanana, A. P., Vences, M. & Crottini, A., 2022, In: Systematics and Biodiversity. 20, 1, p. 1-13 13 p., 2039320.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  23. Published

    Population diversification in the frog Mantidactylus bellyi on an isolated massif in northern Madagascar based on genetic, morphological, bioacoustic and ecological evidence

    Rasolonjatovo, S. M., Scherz, Mark D., Schmidt, R., Glos, J., Rakotoarison, A., Raselimanana, A. P. & Vences, M., 2022, In: Plos One. 17, 3, 28 p., e0263764.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  24. Pseudoxyrhophiidae and Psammophiidae, Colubroid snakes, Bibilava

    Cadle, J. E., Scherz, Mark D., Ruane, S., Burbrink, F. T., Raxworthy, C. J. & Glaw, F., 2022, The New Natural History of Madagascar. Goodman, S. M. (ed.). Princeton University Press, Vol. 2. p. 1525-1531 7 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  25. Published

    The future of zoological taxonomy is integrative, not minimalist

    Zamani, A., Dal Pos, D., Fric, Z. F., Orfinger, A. B., Scherz, Mark D., Bartoňová, A. S. & Gante, H. F., 2022, In: Systematics and Biodiversity. 20, 1, p. 1-14 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

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