Prof. Dr. Enrique La Marca

Profil

Derzeitige StellungEmeritus
FachgebietSystematik und Morphologie der Tiere,Ökologie und Biodiversität der Tiere und Ökosysteme, Organismische Interaktionen
KeywordsConservation biology, Biodiversity, Herpetology, Systematics, Amphibians
Auszeichnungen

2020: Georg Forster Award, AvH

Aktuelle Kontaktadresse

LandVenezuela
OrtMerida
Universität/InstitutionRescue of Endangered Venezuelan Amphibians (REVA)

Gastgeber*innen während der Förderung

Prof. Dr. Stefan LöttersFachbereich VI, Geographie / Geowissenschaften, Biogeographie, Universität Trier, Trier
Beginn der ersten Förderung01.04.2021

Programm(e)

2020Georg Forster-Forschungspreis-Programm

Projektbeschreibung der*des Nominierenden

Professor La Marca is a leading biologist of his country and an internationally acknowledged scientist in zoological systematics and conservation. Being an amphibian and reptile expert, he has markedly contributed to our understanding of biodiversity and biogeography in the Venezuelan Andes as well as other regions. He is highly engaged in conservation activities and has established the internationally acknowledged Rescue of Endangered Venezuelan Amphibians (REVA) Conservation Centre in Mérida. In Germany, he will continue research on amphibian diversity and conservation.