Ecological research and knowledge gaps in the snake fauna of Nigeria: a systematic review with conservation implications

Biodiversity 2026

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Authors: Ogaga Dean Efenakpo, Lotanna M. Nneji, Daniel Etim Jacob, Abubakar S. Ringim, Edem Archibong Eniang, Fabio Petrozzi, Chukwudi Michael Ikegwu, Luca M. Luiselli
DOI: 10.1080/14888386.2026.2646915
Cited by: 1
References: 64

Abstract

Snakes constitute ecologically significant components of tropical ecosystems, where they function as both predators and prey and serve as bioindicators of environmental change (e.g. Efenakpo et al....

Fields of Study & Subjects

Amphibian and Reptile Biology Animal and Plant Science Education Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Biodiversity
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Volume
27
Issue
3
Pages
279–291
Publication date
16 April 2026
Language
EN