An Introduction to the Biogeography of South American Anurans -- South American Anurans: Species Diversity and Description Trends Through Time and Space -- Patterns of Species Richness, Range Size, and their Environmental Correlates of South American Anurans -- Spatial Distribution of Phylogenetic Diversity of South American Anurans -- Geographical Patterns of Functional Diversity of South American Anurans -- Biogeographic Regionalization of South American Anurans -- Spatial Conservation Prioritization for the Anuran Fauna of South America.

This book analyzes different facets of anuran amphibian distribution in South America. We integrate alternative biological metrics employing cutting-edge methods to understand the dynamic processes underlying species distribution patterns. By using the modern biogeographic toolbox, we explore how richness gradients, phylogenetic diversity, functional diversity, and range size/endemism distribution of amphibians vary along the continent. Moreover, we present a robust proposal for priority areas for conservation of anurans in South America that maximizes representativeness of distinct biodiversity facets.