Below you will find a complete list of my publications. The links will take you to the articles. You can request PDFs from me by email.
First, the publications in indexed scientific journals (A), followed by publications in other scientific journals and book chapters (B), books (C), other publications (D), lectures and conference contributions (E), as well as a selection of media reports (F) covering my work.
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A) Publications in journals indexed by the ISI Journal Citation Report
A31. Glaw, F., S. Agne, D. Prötzel, P.-S. Gehring, J. Köhler, M. Preick, F.M. Ratsoavina, N. Straube, K. Wollenberg Valero, A. Crottini & M. Vences (2025): Towards a revision of the Malagasy chameleons of the Calumma gallus complex: Redefinition of Calumma nasutum based on a museomics approach and descriptions of two new species. – Salamandra 61: 442–466.
A30. Glaw, F., J. Köhler, F. M. Ratsoavina, A. P. Raselimanana, A. Crottini, P.-S. Gehring, W. Böhme, M.D. Scherz & M. Vences (2023): A new large-sized species of leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus) from northern Madagascar. – Salamandra 59: 239-261.
A29. Gehring, P.-S., M. D. Scherz, C. A. Bailey, E. E. Louis, F. M. Ratsoavina, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2023): High diversity of deep mitochondrial lineages meets low morphological distinctiveness – insights into the complex phylogeography of the Malagasy leaf-tailed geckos Uroplatus sikorae and U. sameiti. – Salamandra 59: 158-178.
A28. Koppetsch, T., M. Pabijan, C. R. Hutter, J. Köhler, P.-S. Gehring, A. Rakotoarison, F. M. Ratsoavina, M. D. Scherz, D. R. Vietes, F. Glaw, M. Vences (2023): An initial molecular resolution of the mantellid frogs of the Guibemantis liber complex reveals three new species from northern Madagascar. – Vertebrate Zoology 73: 397-432.
A27. Miralles, A., J. Köhler, F. Glaw, K. C. Wollenberg Valero, A. Crottini, G. M. Rosa, L. Du Preez, P.-S. Gehring, D. R. Vietes, F. M. Ratsoavina & M. Vences (2023): An endless harvest: integrative revision of the Gephyromantis boulengeri and G. blanci complexes reveals six new species of mantellid frogs from Madagascar. – Salamandra 59 (1): 1-41.
A26. Vences, M., M. Multzsch, S. Gippner, A.Miralles, A. Crottini, P.-S. Gehring, A. Rakotoarison, F. M. Ratsoavina, F. Glaw & M. D. Scherz (2022): Integrative revision of the Lygodactylus madagascariensis group reveals anunexpected diversity of little brown geckos in Madagascar’s rainforest. – Zootaxa 5179: 1-61.
A25. Gehring, P.-S., J. H. Razafindraibe, M. Vences & F. Glaw (2022): Day geckos (Phelsuma) in northern Madagascar: first step to resolve a paradoxical case of mitochondrial paraphyly and morphological differentiation. – Salamandra 58: 83-100.
A24. Glaw, F., J. Köhler, A. Crottini, P.-S. Gehring, D. Prötzel, L. Randriamanana, F. Andreone & M. Vences (2021): An additional level of cryptic diversity: a new green-coloured Malagasy treefrog of the Boophis luteus species group. – Salamandra 57: 295-308.
A23. Mohan, A.V., P.-S. Gehring, M.D. Scherz, F. Glaw, F.M. Ratsoavina & M. Vences (2019): Comparative phylogeography and patterns of deep genetic differentiation of two gecko species, Paroedura gracilis and Phelsuma guttata, across north-eastern Madagascar. – Salamandra 55: 211-220.
A22. Gehring, P.-S., S. Siarabi, M. D. Scherz, F. M. Ratsoavina, A. Rakotoarison, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2018): Genetic differentiation and species status of the large-bodied leaf-tailed geckos Uroplatus fimbriatus and U. giganteus. – Salamandra 54: 132-146.
A21. Ratsoavina, F.M., P.-S. Gehring, M.D. Scherz, D.R. Vietes, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2017): Two new species of leaf-tailed geckos (Uroplatus) from the Tsaratanana mountain massif in northern Madagascar. – Zootaxa 4347: 446-464.
A20. Vences, M., J. Köhler, M. Pabijan, M. Bletz, P.-S. Gehring, O. Hawlitschek, A. Rakotoarison, F. M. Ratsoavina, F. Andreone, A. Crottini & F. Glaw (2017): Taxonomy and geographic distribution of Malagasy frogs of the Gephyromantis asper clade, with description of a new subgenus and revalidation of Gephyromantis ceratophrys. – Salamandra 53: 77-98.
A19. Zimkus, B.M., L.P. Lawson, M.F. Barej, C.D. Barratt, A. Channing, K.M. Dash, J.M. Dehling, L. Du Preez, P.-S. Gehring, E. Greenbaum, V. Gvozdík, J. Harvey, J. Kielgast, C. Kusumba, Z.T. Nagy, M. Pabijan, J. Penner, M.-O. Rödel, M. Vences, S. Lötters (2017): Leapfrogging into new territory: How Mascarene ridged frogs diversified across Africa and Madagascar to maintain their ecological niche. – Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 106: 254–269.
A18. Hawlitschek, O., E.F.A. Toussiant, P.-S. Gehring, F.M.Ratsoavina, N. Cole, A. Crottini, J. Nopper, A.W. Lam, M. Vences, F. Glaw (2016): Gecko phylogeography in the Western Indian Ocean region: the oldest clade of Ebenavia inunguis lives on the youngest island. – Journal of Biogeography DOI: 10.1111/jbi.12912.
A17. Glaw, F., H. Rösler, I. Ineich, P.-S. Gehring, J. Köhler & M. Vences (2014): A new species of nocturnal gecko (Paroedura) from karstic limestone in northern Madagascar. – Zoosystematics and Evolution 90: 249-259.
A16. Gehring, P.-S., F. Glaw, M. Gehara, F.M. Ratsoavina & M. Vences (2013): Northern origin and diversification in the central lowlands? – Complex phylogeography and taxonomy of widespread day geckos (Phelsuma) from Madagascar. – Organisms, Diversity & Evolution 13: 605–620.
A15. Fritz, U., W. R. Branch, P.-S. Gehring, J. Harvey, C. Kindler, L. Meyer, L. Du Preez, P. Široký, D. R. Vieites & M. Vences (2012): Weak divergence among African, Malagasy and Seychellois hinged terrapins (Pelusios castanoides, P. subniger) and evidence for human-mediated oversea dispersal. – Organisms Diversity & Evolution 13: 215-224.
A14. Gehring, P.-S., M. Pabijan, J.E. Randrianirina, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2012): The influence of riverine barriers on phylogeographic patterns of Malagasy reed frogs (Heterixalus). – Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 64: 618-632.
A13. Gehring, P.-S., K. A. Tolley, F. S. Eckhardt, T. M. Townsend, T. Ziegler, F. Ratsoavina, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2012): Hiding deep in the trees: discovery of divergent mitochondrial lineages in Malagasy chameleons of the Calumma nasutum group. – Ecology and Evolution, 2: 1468-1479.
A12. Köhler, J., F. Glaw, G. M. Rosa, P.-S. Gehring, M. Pabijan, F. Andreone & M. Vences (2011): Two new bright-eyed treefrogs of the genus Boophis from Madagascar. Salamandra 47 (4): 207-221.
A11. Gehring, P.-S., F.M. Ratsoavina, M. Vences & F. Glaw (2011): Calumma vohibola, a new chameleon species (Squamata: Chamaeleonidae) from the littoral forests of eastern Madagascar. – African Journal of Herpetology 60 (2): 130- 154.
A10. Pabijan, M., P.-S. Gehring, J. Köhler, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2011): A new microendemic frog species of the genus Blommersia (Anura: Mantellidae) from the east coast of Madagascar. – Zootaxa 2978: 34-50.
A9. Crottini, A., P.-S. Gehring, F. Glaw, D.J. Harris, A. Lima & M. Vences (2011): Deciphering the cryptic species diversity of dull-coloured day geckos Phelsuma (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from Madagascar, with description of a new species. – Zootaxa 2982: 40–48.
A8. Bauer, A., F. Glaw, P.-S. Gehring & M. Vences (2011): New species of Blaesodactylus (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from Ankarafantsika National Park in north- western Madagascar. – Zootaxa 2942: 57-68.
A7. Gehring, P.-S., F.M. Ratsoavina & M. Vences (2010): Filling the gaps – amphibian and reptile records from lowland rainforests in eastern Madagascar. – Salamandra 46(4): 214-234.
A6. Gehring, P.-S., M. Pabijan, F.M. Ratsoavina, J. Köhler, M. Vences & F. Glaw (2010): A Tarzan yell for conservation: a new chameleon, Calumma tarzan sp. n., proposed as flagship species for the creation of new nature reserves in Madagascar. – Salamandra 46(3): 151 – 163.
A5. Ratsoavina, F.M., P.-S. Gehring, F.J. Ranaivoarisoa, T. H. Rafeliarisoa, A. Crottini, E.E. Louis Jr. & M. Vences (2010): Molecular phylogeography of a widespread Malagasy leaf chameleon species, Brookesia superciliaris. – Zootaxa 2554: 62–64.
A4. Glaw, F., P.-S. Gehring, J. Köhler, M. Franzen & M. Vences (2010): A new dwarf species of day gecko, genus Phelsuma, from the Ankarana pinnacle karst in northern Madagascar. – Salamandra 46: 83-92 .
A3. Rocha, S., H. Rösler, P.-S. Gehring, F. Glaw, D. Posada, D. J. Harris & M. Vences (2010): Phylogenetic systematics of day geckos, genus Phelsuma, based on molecular and morphological data (Squamata: Gekkonidae). – Zootaxa 2429: 1-28.
A2. Gehring, P.-S., N. Lutzmann, S. Furrer & R. Sossinka (2008): Habitat preferences and activity patterns of Furcifer pardalis (Cuvier, 1829) in the Masoala Rain Forest Hall of the Zurich Zoo. – Salamandra 44 (3):129-140.
A1. Gehring, P.-S. & K. Witte (2007): Ultraviolet reflectance in malagasy chameleons of the genus Furcifer (Squamanta: Chamaeleonidae). – Salamandra 43 (1): 43-48.
B) Publications in other scientific journals and book chapters
B14. Fleute, M., F. Glaw & P.-S. Gehring (2023): A rarely found beauty: a new record of Liophidium pattoni VIEITES et al., 2010, the most colourful snake in Madagascar, from Marojejy National Park. – Herpetology Notes 16: 111-113.
A13. Gehring, P.-S. & F.M. Ratsoavina (2022): Gekkonidae: Phelsuma, Day Geckos, Katsaksaka, Tsatsake. – p. 1485 – 1490 in Goodman, S. (ed.): The New Natural History of Madagascar. – Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey, 2246 pp.
A marvelously illustrated reference to the natural wonders of one of the most spectacular places on earth.
B12. Gehring, P.-S., F.M. Ratsoavina, A.P. Raselimanana, C.J. Raxworthy & M.D. Scherz (2022): Gekkonidae: Uroplatus, Leaf-tailed Geckos, Tahafisaka. – p. 1480 – 1484 in Goodman, S. (ed.): The New Natural History of Madagascar. – Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey, 2246 pp.
B11. Gehring, P.-S. & M. Vences (2021): Laichexplosionen, kuhäugige Frösche und Chamäleons mit Nasen – Vielfalt und Eigenheiten der madagassischen Amphibien- und Reptilienfauna.- S. 23 – 34 in: Pyritz, L. (Hrsg.): Madagaskar – Von Makis, Menschen und einem bedrohten Paradies.- Springer Spektrum, 342 S.
B10. Wegner, C., S. Pulka & P.-S. Gehring (2016): Dem Ursprung der Chamäleons auf der Spur – Molekulare Evolutionsforschung – Praxis der Naturwissenschaften Biologie 65: 10 – 17.
B9. Eckhardt, F. S., P.-S. Gehring, L. Bartel, J. Bellmann, J. Beuker, D. Hahne, J. Korte, V. Knittel, M. Mensch, D. Nagel, M. Pohl, C. Rostosky, V. Vierath, V. Wilms, J. Zenk & M. Vences (2012): Assessing sexual dimorphism in a species of Malagasy chameleon (Calumma boettgeri) with a newly defined set of morphometric and meristic measurements. – Herpetology Notes 5: 335-344.
B8. Gehring, P.-S. & M. Vences (2012): Laichexplosionen, kuhäugige Frösche und Chamäleons mit Nasen – Vielfalt und Eigenheiten der madagassischen Amphibien- und Reptilienfauna.- S. 16 – 23 in: Pyritz, L. (Hrsg.): Madagaskar – Von Menschen und Makis. – Springer Spektrum, 250 S.
B7. Kaloloha, A., C. Misandeau & P.-S. Gehring (2011): Notes on the diversity and natural history of the snake fauna of Ambodiriana – Manompana, a protected rainforest site in north-eastern Madagascar. – Herpetology Notes 4: 397-402
B6. Gehring, P.-S., J. Köhler, A. Strauß, R. D. Randrianiaina, J. Glos, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2011): The kingdom of the Frogs: Anuran Radiations in Madagascar.- p. 235 – 254 in Zachos, F. E. & J. C. Habel (eds.) (2011): Biodiversity Hotspots – Distribution and Protection of Conservation Priority Areas. – Springer Verlag, Heidelberg, Dordrecht, London, New York; 546 pp.
B5. Lutzmann, N., J.Mackkinnon, P.-S. Gehring & T.M. Wilms (2010): A new Record of the rarely found Chameleon, Calumma vatosoa Andreone, Mattioli, Jesu & Randrianirina, 2001 from north – eastern Madagascar. – Sauria 32(4): 65- 66.
B4. Gehring, P.-S., A. Crottini, F. Glaw, S. Hauswaldt & F.M. Ratsoavina (2010): Notes on the natural history, distribution and malformations of day geckos (Phelsuma) from Madagascar. – Herpetology Notes 3: 321-327.
B3. Gehring, P.-S. (2009): A remarkable case of malformation in a free-living individual of Furcifer pardalis (CUVIER, 1829) from northern Madagascar. – Herpetology Notes 2: 223 – 225.
B2. Gehring, P.-S. (2007): Behavioural Observations on Day Geckos of the Genus Phelsuma in northeastern Madagascar with a new Distribution Record for Phelsuma quadriocellata lepida KRÜGER 1993. – Sauria 29 (2):24-37.
B1. Gehring, P.-S. (2006): Paroedura stumpffi Predation. Herpetological Review. 37 (2):225-226.
C) Books
C2. Gehring, P.-S. (2020): Leaf-tailed geckos – The complete Uroplatus.- Edition Chimaira, Frankfurt a.M., 383 pp. (english and german version).
C1. Gehring, P.-S. & T. ALTHAUS (2017): Pantherchamäleons – Münster, Natur und Tier Verlag, 150 pp.
D) other publications
D24. Gehring, P.-S. & F.M. Ratsoavina (2025): Leaf-tailed Geckos of Madagascar’s central highlands: Rediscovering Candidate species 8. – Responsible Herpetoculture Journal (24): 68-80.
D23. Gehring, P.-S., M. Bartels & H.-P. Berghof (2024): Anmerkungen zur Phelsumenfauna des Nationalparks Marojejy im Nordosten Madagaskars. – Der Taggecko 118: 17-26.
D22. Gehring, P.-S. (2023): Der Feuersalamander im Lichtschacht. – elaphe 4/2023: 78-83.
D21. Gehring, P.-S., M. Vences & F. Glaw (2022): Wieso Phelsuma punctulata Mertens, 1970 zur eigenen Art erhoben wurde. – Der Taggecko 115: 6-9.
D20. Gehring, P.-S., M. Vences & F. Glaw (2022): Lang bekannt, endlich benannt: Phelsuma dorsivittata paradoxa Gehring, Razafindraibe, Vences & Glaw 2022. Der Taggecko 114: 18-23.
D19. Gehring, P.-S.(2018): Nach Rinca der Warane wegen.- Terraria/elaphe 74:23-30.
D18. Gehring, P.-S. (2013): Seelenräuber mit Haftlamellen – Madagassische Plattschwanzgeckos der Gattung Uroplatus. – DRACO 52 (13): 4 – 17.
D17. Gehring, P.-S. & P. Schönecker (2013): Auf der Suche nach Plattschwanzgeckos auf Madagaskar. – DRACO 52 (13): 18 – 33.
D16. Gehring, P.-S. (2013): Erfahrungen in der Haltung und Nachzucht des
Flechtenplattschwanzgeckos (Uroplatus sikorae, Boettger, 1913). – DRACO 52 (13): 54 – 64.
D15. Ratsoavina, F. M. & Gehring, P.-S. (2013): Naturschätze Madagaskars: Plattschwanzgeckos und ihr Schutz. – DRACO 52 (13): 65 – 71.
D14. Gehring, P.-S. (2011): Ergänzende Beobachtungen zur Phelumenfauna der nördlichen Ostküste Madagaskars. – Der Taggecko 74: 10 -18.
D13. Gehring, P.-S. & N. Lutzmann (2011): Anmerkungen zum Zungentest-verhalten bei Chamäleons. – elaphe 19 (2): 12-15.
D12. Gehring, P.-S., M. Pabijan, F.M. Ratsoavina, J. Köhler, K. Mebert & F. Glaw (2010): Calumma tarzan – Eine neue Chamäleonart aus Madagaskar braucht dringend Hilfe!. – Reptilia 86 (6): 60-65.
D11. Gehring, P.-S. (2010): Tarzan wirbt für den Schutz der Regenwälder auf Madagaskar. – Tier International (4): 4 – 7.
D10. Gehring, P.-S. & F. GLAW (2010): Bunte Vielfalt in modernem Licht – Taggeckos der Gattung Phelsuma. – DRACO 43 (11): 4 – 22.
D9. Pabijan, M., P.-S. Gehring & M. Vences (2010): Biogeographische Bedeutung des Mangoro – Flusses an Madagaskars zentraler Ostküste. – elaphe 18 (3): 6 – 9.
D8. Gehring, P.-S. (2010): Fady, Tavy und Aye-Aye – Unterwegs im Nordosten Madagaskars. – elaphe 18(2): 62 – 71.
D7. Gehring, P.-S., A.-L. Kubik & T. Althaus (2009): Leben auf Stand-by – Über Leben von Amphibien und Reptilien in den saisonalen Trockenwäldern West – Madagaskars. – Zeitschrift des Kölner Zoos 52 (2): 93-107.
D6. Gehring, P.-S. (2008): Anmerkungen zum Lebensalter von Teppichchamäleons (Furcifer lateralis) im Terrarium. – Chamaeleo Mitteilungsblatt der AG Chamäleons 18 (2):5-7.
D5. Gehring, P.-S. & M. Vences (2008): Untersuchungen zur Phylogeographie und Entstehung der Diversität der Herpetofauna Nordost Madagaskars. – elaphe 16 (3):23-25.
D4. Gehring, P.-S. (2008): Beobachtungen an madagassischen Buntfröschen der Gattung Mantella im Freiland. – Terraria (11): 65-72.
D3. Gehring, P.-S. (2006): Schraubenbäume (Pandanaceae) als Mikrohabitate für Reptilien und Amphibien auf Madagaskar. – Reptilia 11 (6):41 – 45.
D2. Gehring, P.-S. (2006): Von Teufeln und Unglücksboten – Die Reptilien und
Amphibien des nördlichen Madagaskars. – Zeitschrift des Kölner Zoos 49 (3):127–141.
D1. Gehring, P.-S. & A.-L. Kubik (2005): Herpetologische Beobachtungen aus
Madagaskar. – elaphe 13 (3):60-66.
E) Lectures and conference contributions
Below you will find a list of selected lectures and conference contributions. (Not listed are various lectures I have given in the regional and city groups of the DGHT and lectures given before 2017.)
September 2025 Annual conference of the German Society for Herpetology and Herpetoculture (DGHT) in Bonn; Title: “Searching for No.8“
December 2022 Münster Zoo, Title: “Leaftailed geckos – the genus Uroplatus in the wild and in terrariums”
September 2019 Annual conference of the German Society for Herpetology and Herpetoculture (DGHT), Kempen, Title: “Leaftailed geckos – the genus Uroplatus in the wild and in terrariums”
May 2018 Zoological Research Museum Alexander Koenig, Bonn, Title:
“From the sea to the clouds – rainforests in Madagascar”
June 2017 Biology and Environment, Bielefeld University Society, Bielefeld, Title: “Diversity and evolution of the amphibians and reptiles of Madagascar – the latest research findings”
F) Media coverage
Below is a selection of links to various articles from print media and online publications that report on my work.
New leaf-tailed gecko from Madagascar is a master of disguise
Ganz schön lappig: Neuer Blattschwanzgecko in Madagaskar entdeckt
Bizarrer Blattschwanzgecko stellt sich als bisher unbekannte Art heraus
Eight new species of tiny geckos come tumbling out of Madagascar’s rainforests
Biologen wollen Salamander retten
‘Tarzan’ chameleon discovered in Madagascar
G) Peer review work for scientific journals
Amphibia-Reptilia
Herpetology Notes
Salamandra Journal
Vertebrate Zoology
Zoodiversity
Zootaxa
psgehring.com 