Dr. Jörn Köhler

Biodiversitätsforschung. Erfassung und Identifizierung der Artenvielfalt tropischer Amphibien und Reptilien, mit den Schwerpunkten Systematik, Taxonomie, Phylogenie und Biogeographie, vorrangig in Afrika und Südamerika.

A – Articles in peer-reviewed journals
2024

• A169. Vences, M., M. Multzsch, M. Zerbe, S. Gippner, F. Andreone, A. Crottini, F. Glaw, J. Köhler, S. Rakotomanga, S. Rasamison & A. P. Raselimanana (2024): Taxonomizing a truly morphologically cryptic complex of dwarf geckos from Madagascar: molecular evidence for new species-level lineages within Lygodactylus tolampyae. Zootaxa 5468 (3): 416–448.

• A168. Köhler, J., F. Glaw, C. Aguilar-Puntriano, S. Castroviejo-Fisher, J. C. Chaparro, I. De la Riva, G. Gagliardi-Urrutia, R. Gutiérrez, M. Vences & J. M. Padial (2024): Similar looking sisters: A new sibling species in the Pristimantis danae group from the southwestern Amazon basin (Anura: Strabomantidae). Zoosystematics and Evolution 100 (2): 565–582.

• A167. Niessner, A. & J. Köhler (2024): Diurnal activity of an adult Ceratophrys cornuta preying on Copeoglossum nigropunctatum (Anura, Ceratophryidae and Squamata, Scincidae). Spixiana 46 (2): 320.

• A166. Vences, M., J. Köhler, M. D. Scherz, C. R. Hutter, H. M. Rabe Maheritafika, J. M. Rafanoharana, H. Raherinjatovo, A. Rakotoarison, F. Andreone, A. P. Raselimanana & F. Glaw (2024): Four new species of forest-dwelling mantellid frogs from Madagascar allied to Gephyromantis moseri (Amphibia, Anura). Spixiana 46 (2): 297–319.

• A165. Gabriel, H., L.-D. Rothe, J. Köhler, S. Rakotomanga, D. Edmonds, P. Galán, F. Glaw, R. M. Lehtinen, A. Rakotoarison & M. Vences (2024): Unexpected diversity and co-occurrence of phytotelmic frogs (Guibemantis) around Andasibe, one of the most intensively surveyed amphibian hotspots of Madagascar, and description of three new species. Zootaxa 5397 (4): 451–485.

2023

• A164. Köhler, J. & F. Glaw (2023): Waste of Atta leaf-cutting ants provides nutriment for Leptodactylus rhodonotus tadpoles (Hymenoptera, Formicidae; Amphibia, Leptodactylidae). Spixiana 46 (1): 20.

• A163. Glaw, F. & J. Köhler (2023): A remarkable defence behaviour of the Peruvian monkey frog Phyllomedusa chaparroi triggered by ant attacks (Amphibia, Hylidae, Phyllomedusinae). Spixiana 46 (1): 6.

• A162. Castillo-Urbina, E., M. Vences, C. Aguilar-Puntriano, F. Glaw & J. Köhler (2023): Contributing to the taxonomic inventory of green-colored rain frogs: A new species of the Pristimantis lacrimosus group (Anura: Strabomantidae) from the southern Cordillera Azul, central Peru. Vertebrate Zoology 73: 1047–1061.

• A161. Köhler, J., M. Vences, J. M. Padial, A. Plewnia & S. Lötters (2023): Misjudged for long: a new toad of the Rhinella veraguensis species group (Anura: Bufonidae) from the Yungas forests of Bolivia. Salamandra 59 (4): 307–326.

• A160. 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 (3): 239–261.

• A159. Araujo-Vieira, K., A. C. C. Lourenço, J. V. A. Lacerda, M. L. Lyra, B. L. Blotto, S. R. Ron, D. Baldo, M. O. Pereyra, A. M. Suárez-Mayorga, D. Baêta, R. Barbosa Ferreira, C. L. Barrio-Amorós, C. Borteiro, R. A. Brandão, C. A. Brasileiro, M. A. Donnelly, M. J. M. Dubeux, J. Köhler, F. Kolenc, F. Sá Fortes Leite, N. M. Maciel, I. Nunes, V. G. D. Orrico, P. Peloso, T. L. Pezzuti, S. Reichle, F. J. M. Rojas-Runjaic, H. R. Da Silva, M. J. Sturaro, J. A. Langone, P. C. A. Garcia, M. Trefaut Rodrigues, D. R. Frost, W. C. Wheeler, T. Grant, J. P. Pombal Jr., C. F. B. Haddad & J. Faivovich (2023): Treefrog diversity in the Neotropics: Phylogenetic relationships of Scinaxini (Anura: Hylidae: Hylinae). South American Journal of Herpetology 26 (special issue): 1–143.

• A158. Vences, M., M. Multzsch, J. Köhler, A. Crottini, F. Andreone, A. Rakotoarison, M. D. Scherz & F. Glaw (2023): Integrative revision of the Blommersia wittei complex, with description of a new species of frog from western and north-western Madagascar. Zootaxa 5319 (2): 178–198.

• A157. Köhler, J., P. J. Venegas, E. Castillo-Urbina, F. Glaw, C. Aguilar-Puntriano & M. Vences (2023): A third species of glassfrog in the genus Chimerella (Anura, Centrolenidae) from central Peru, discovered by an integrative taxonomic approach. Evolutionary Systematics 7: 195–205.

• A156. Koppetsch, T., M. Pabijan, C. R. Hutter, J. Köhler, P.-S. Gehring, A. Rakotoarison, F. M. Ratsoavina, M. D. Scherz, D. R. Vieites, 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.

• A155. Köhler, J., M. Gage, H. Janssen, A. Rauhaus & T. Ziegler (2023): Longevity in salamandrid newts – a rule, not an exception? Verified cases of Japanese Fire-bellied Newts (Cynops pyrrhogaster) reaching a lifespan of more than 40 years. Revue suisse de Zoologie 130 (1): 121–124.

• A154. Vences, M., M. Armerding, J. Köhler & F. Glaw (2023): Genetic diversity of the mantellid frog Blommersia blommersae, and description of a new anuran species from south-eastern Madagascar. African Journal of Herpetology 72 (1): 47–72.

• A153. Miralles, A., J. Köhler, F. Glaw, K. C. Wollenberg Valero, A. Crottini, G. M. Rosa, L. du Preez, D. R. Vieites, 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.

2022

• A152. Scherz, M. D., A. Crottini, C. R. Hutter, A. Hildenbrand, F. Andreone, T. R. Fulgence, G. Köhler, S. H. Ndriantsoa, A. Ohler, M. Preick, A. Rakotoarison, L. Rancilhac, A. P. Raselimanana, J. C. Riemann, M.-O. Rödel, G. M. Rosa, J. W. Streicher, D. R. Vieites, J. Köhler, M. Hofreiter, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2022): 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. Megataxa 7 (2): 113–311.

• A151. Köhler, J., E. Castillo-Urbina, C. Aguilar-Puntriano, M. Vences & F. Glaw (2022): Rediscovery, redescription and identity of Pristimantis nebulosus (Henle, 1992), and description of a new terrestrial-breeding frog from montane rainforests of central Peru (Anura, Strabomantidae). Zoosystematics and Evolution 98 (2): 213–232.

• A150. Vences, M., J. Köhler, A. Crottini, M. Hofreiter, C. R. Hutter, L. du Preez, M. Preick, A. Rakotoarison, L. Rancilhac, A. P. Raselimanana, G. M. Rosa, M. D. Scherz & F. Glaw (2022): An integrative taxonomic revision and redefinition of Gephyromantis (Laurentomantis) malagasius based on archival DNA analysis reveals four new mantellid frog species from Madagascar. Vertebrate Zoology 72: 271–309.

2021

• A149. Vences, M., J. Köhler, F. Andreone, A.-K. Craul, A. Crottini, L. du Preez, M. Preick, L. Rancilhac, M.-O. Rödel, M. D. Scherz, J. W. Streicher, M. Hofreiter & F. Glaw (2021): Target-enriched DNA sequencing clarifies the identity of name-bearing types of the Gephyromantis plicifer complex and reveals a new species of mantellid frog from Madagascar (Amphibia, Anura). Spixiana 44 (2): 175–202.

• A148. Glaw, F., E. Castillo-Urbina, C. Aguilar-Puntriano, M. Vences & J. Köhler (2021): Anti-predator behaviour of the charismatic treefrog Cruziohyla craspedopus and its first record for central Peru (Amphibia, Phyllomedusidae). Spixiana 44 (2): 171–173.

• A147. 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 (3): 295–308.

• A146. Castillo-Urbina, E., F. Glaw, C. Aguilar-Puntriano, M. Vences & J. Köhler (2021): Genetic and morphological evidence reveal another new toad of the Rhinella festae species group (Anura: Bufonidae) from the Cordillera Azul in central Peru. Salamandra 57 (2): 181–195.

• A145. Scherz, M. D., L. Schmidt, A. Crottini, A. Miralles, A. Rakotoarison, A. P. Raselimanana, J. Köhler, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2021): Into the Chamber of Horrors: A proposal for the resolution of nomenclatural chaos in the Scaphiophryne calcarata complex (Anura: Microhylidae), with a new species-level phylogenetic hypothesis for Scaphiophryninae. Zootaxa 4938 (1): 392–420.

• A144. Miralles, A., T. Bruy, A. Crottini, A. Rakotoarison, F. M. Ratsoavina, M. D. Scherz, R. Schmidt, J. Köhler, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2021): Completing a taxonomic puzzle: integrative review of geckos of the Paroedura bastardi species complex (Squamata, Gekkonidae). Vertebrate Zoology 71: 27–48.

• A143. Glaw, F., J. Köhler, O. Hawlitschek, F. M. Ratsoavina, A. Rakotoarison, M. D. Scherz & M. Vences (2021): Extreme miniaturization of a new amniote vertebrate and insight into the evolution of genital size in chameleons. Scientific Reports 11: 2522.

2020

• A142. Scherz, M. D., S. M. Rasolonjatovo, J. Köhler, L. Rancilhac, A. Rakotoarison, A. P. Raselimanana, A. Ohler, M. Preick, M. Hofreiter, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2020): ‘Barcode fishing’ for archival DNA from historical type material overcomes taxonomic hurdles, enabling the description of a new frog species. Scientific Reports 10: 19109.

• A141. Emmrich, M., M. Vences, R. Ernst, J. Köhler, M. F. Barej, F. Glaw, M. Jansen & M.-O. Rödel (2020): A guild classification system proposed for anuran advertisement calls. Zoosystematics and Evolution 96 (2): 515–525.

• A140. Rakotoarison, A., M. D. Scherz, J. Köhler, F. M. Ratsoavina, O. Hawlitschek, S. Megson, M. Vences & F. Glaw (2020): Frogs of the genus Platypelis from the Sorata massif in northern Madagascar: description of a new species and reports of range extentions. Zoosystematics and Evolution 96 (1): 263–274.

• A139. Glaw, F., M. D. Scherz, A. Rakotoarison, A. Crottini, A. P. Raselimanana, F. Andreone, J. Köhler & M. Vences (2020): Genetic variability and partial integrative revision of Platypelis frogs (Microhylidae) with red flash marks from eastern Madagascar. Vertebrate Zoology 70 (2): 141–156.

2019

• A138. Scherz, M. D., F. Glaw, C. R. Hutter, M. C. Bletz, A. Rakotoarison, J. Köhler & M. Vences (2019): Species complexes and the importance of Data Deficient classification in Red List assessments: the case of Hylobatrachus frogs. PLoS ONE 14 (8): e0219437.

• A137. Scherz, M. D., J. Köhler, M. Vences & F. Glaw (2019): A new yellow-toed Platypelis species (Anura, Microhylidae, Cophylinae) from the Maroantsetra region, northeastern Madagascar. Evolutionary Systematics 3: 75–83.

• A136. Köhler, J., M. Vences, M. D. Scherz & F. Glaw (2019): A new species of nocturnal gecko, genus Paroedura, from the karstic Tsingy de Bemaraha formation in western Madagascar. Salamandra 55 (2): 73–81.

• A135. Scherz, M. D., J. Köhler, A. Rakotoarison, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2019): A new dwarf chameleon, genus Brookesia, from the Marojejy massif in northern Madagascar. Zoosystematics and Evolution 95 (1): 95–106.

2018

• A134. Glaw, F., J. Köhler & M. Vences (2018): Three new species of nocturnal geckos of the Paroedura oviceps clade from xeric environments of Madagascar (Squamata: Gekkonidae). Zootaxa 4433 (2): 305–324.

2017

• A133. Rakotoarison, A., M. D. Scherz, F. Glaw, J. Köhler, F. Andreone, M. Franzen, J. Glos, O. Hawlitschek, T. Jono, A. Mori, S. H. Ndriantsoa, N. Rasoamampionona Raminosoa, J. C. Riemann, M.-O. Rödel, G. M. Rosa, D. R. Vieites, A. Crottini & M. Vences (2017): Describing the smaller majority: integrative taxonomy reveals twenty-six new species of tiny microhylid frogs (genus Stumpffia) from Madagascar. Vertebrate Zoology 67 (3): 271–398.

• A132. Vences, M., J. Köhler & F. Glaw (2017): A new species of smooth-skinned Spinomantis frog (Anura: Mantellidae) from south-eastern Madagascar. Zootaxa 4317 (2): 379–390.

• A131. Scherz, M. D., M. Vences, A. Rakotoarison, F. Andreone, J. Köhler, F. Glaw & A. Crottini  (2017): Lumping or splitting in the Cophylinae (Anura: Microhylidae) and the need for a parsimony of taxonomic changes: a response to Peloso et al. (2017). Salamandra 53 (3): 479–483.

• A130. Castroviejo-Fisher, S., J. Köhler, I. De la Riva & J. M. Padial (2017): A new morphologically cryptic species of Phyllomedusa (Anura: Phyllomedusidae) from Amazonian forests of northern Peru revealed by DNA sequences. Zootaxa 4269 (2): 245–264.

• A129. Köhler, J., M. Jansen, A. Rodríguez, P. J. R. Kok, L. F. Toledo, M. Emmrich, F. Glaw, C. F. B. Haddad, M.-O. Rödel & M. Vences (2017): The use of bioacoustics in anuran taxonomy: theory, terminology, methods and recommendations for best practice. Zootaxa 4251 (1): 1–124.

• A128. Vences, M., J. Köhler, M. Pabijan, M. C. 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 (1): 77–98.

• A127. Scherz, M. D., J. D. Daza, J. Köhler, M. Vences & F. Glaw (2017): Off the scale: a new species of fish-scale gecko (Squamata: Gekkonidae: Geckolepis) with exceptionally large scales. PeerJ: 5:e2955; DOI 10.7717/peerj.2955.

2016

• A126.  Köhler, J. & J. M. Padial (2016): Description and phylogenetic position of a new (singleton) species of Oreobates Jiménez de la Espada, 1872 (Anura: Craugastoridae) from the Yungas of Cochabamba, Bolivia. Annals of Carnegie Museum 84 (1): 23–38.

• A125. Miralles, A., J. Köhler, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2016): Species delimitation methods put into taxonomic practice: two new Madascincus species formerly allocated to historical species names (Squamata: Scincidae). Zoosystematics and Evolution 92 (2): 257–275.

• A124. Ceríaco, L. M. P., E. E. Gutiérrez, A. Dubois […], J. Köhler, […] & G. Zug (2016): Photography-based taxonomy is inadequate, unnecessary, and potentially harmful for biological sciences. Zootaxa 4196 (3): 435–445. [490 authors]

• A123. Miralles, A., T. Jono, A. Mori, R. Gandola, J. Erens, J. Köhler, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2016): A new perspective on the reduction of cephalic scales in fossorial legless skinks (Squamata, Scincidae). Zoologica Scripta 45 (4): 380–393.

• A122. Scherz, M. D., M. Vences, A. Rakotoarison, F. Andreone, J. Köhler, F. Glaw & A. Crottini  (2016): Reconciling molecular phylogeny, morphological divergence and classification of Madagascan narrow-mouthed frogs (Amphibia: Microhylidae). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 100: 372–381.

2015

• A121. Vences, M., O. Jovanovic, G. Safarek, F. Glaw & J. Köhler (2015): A new arboreal frog of the genus Guibemantis from the southeast of Madagascar (Anura: Mantellidae). Zootaxa 4059 (3): 569–580.

• A120. Köhler, J., F. Glaw, M. Pabijan & M. Vences (2015): Integrative taxonomic revision of mantellid frogs of the genus Aglyptodactylus (Anura: Mantellidae). Zootaxa 4006 (3): 401–438.

2014

• A119. 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 (2): 249–259.

• A118. Gehara, M., A. J. Crawford, V. G. D. Orrico, A. Rodríguez, S. Lötters, A. Fouquet, L. S. Barrientos, F. Brusquetti, I. De la Riva, R. Ernst, G. Gagliardi Urrutia, F. Glaw, J. M. Guayasamin, M. Hölting, M. Jansen, P. J. R. Kok, A. Kwet, R. Lingnau, M. Lyra, J. Moravec, J. P. Pombal Jr., F. J. M. Rojas-Runjaic, A. Schulze, J. C. Señaris, M. Solé, M. Trefaut Rodriguez, E. Twomey, C. F. B. Haddad, M. Vences & J. Köhler (2014): High levels of diversity uncovered in a widespread nominal taxon: continental phylogeography of the Neotropical tree frog Dendropsophus minutus. PLoS ONE 9 (9): e103958. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0103958

• A117. Mecke, S., M. Kieckbusch, K. Schuster, R. Ernst, M. O’Shea, M.-O. Rödel, G. Köhler, H. Grillitsch, J. Köhler, A. Haas, J. Hallermann & H. Kaiser (2014): Correspondence: Review risks before eradicating toads. Nature 511, 534: doi:10.1038/511534c

2013

• A116. Wegener, J. E., S. Swoboda, O. Hawlitschek, M. Franzen, V. Wallach, M. Vences, Z. T. Nagy, S. B. Hedges, J. Köhler & F. Glaw (2013): Morphological variation and taxonomic reassessment of the endemic Malagasy blind snake family Xenotyphlopidae (Serpentes, Scolecophidia). Spixiana 36 (2): 269–282.

• A115. Klages, J., F. Glaw, J. Köhler, J. Müller, C. A. Hipsley & M. Vences (2013): Molecular, morphological and osteological differentiation of a new species of microhylid frog of the genus Stumpffia from northwestern Madagascar. Zootaxa 3717 (2): 280–300.

• A114. Rakotoarison, A., J. Köhler, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2013): The advertisement call of the relict frog Tsingymantis antitra from Madagascar (Anura, Mantellidae). Spixiana 36 (1): 143–148.

• A113. Glaw, F., C. Kucharzewski, J. Köhler, M. Vences & Z. T. Nagy (2013): Resolving an enigma by integrative taxonomy: Madagascarophis fuchsi (Serpentes: Lamprophiidae), a new opistoglyphous and microendemic snake from northern Madagascar. Zootaxa 3630 (2): 317–332.

• A112. Lemme, I., M. Erbacher, N. Kaffenberger, M. Vences & J. Köhler (2013): Molecules and morphology suggest cryptic species diversity and an overall complex taxonomy of fish scale geckos, genus Geckolepis. Organisms Diversity & Evolution 13 (1): 87–95.

2012

• A111. Vences, M., M. Gehara, J. Köhler & F. Glaw (2012): Description of a new Malagasy treefrog (Boophis) occurring syntopically with its sister species, and a plea for studies on non-allopatric speciation in tropical amphibians. Amphibia-Reptilia 33: 503–520.

• A110. Rasmussen, C., T. Eisenberg, D. Alfermann & J. Köhler (2012): Presence of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in amphibians from central and southern Hesse, central Germany: results from a preliminary regional screening. Salamandra 48 (3): 166–172.

• A109. Andreone, F., A. I. Carpenter, J. Copsey, A. Crottini, G. Garcia, R. K. B. Jenkins, J. Köhler, N. H. C. Rabibisoa, H. Randriamahazo & C. J. Raxworthy (2012): Saving the diverse Malagasy amphibian fauna: where are we four years after implementation of the Sahonagasy Action Plan? Alytes 29 (1-4): 44–58.

• A108. Glaw, F., J. Köhler & M. Vences (2012): A tiny new species of Platypelis from the Marojejy National Park in northeastern Madagascar (Amphibia: Microhylidae). European Journal of Taxonomy 9: 1–9.

• A107. Glaw, F., J. Köhler, T. M. Townsend & M. Vences (2012): Rivaling the world's smallest reptiles: discovery of miniaturized and microendemic new species of leaf chameleons (Brookesia) from northern Madagascar. PLoS ONE 7 (2): e31314. doi:10.1371/ journal.pone.0031314

• A106. Kaffenberger, N., K. C. Wollenberg, J. Köhler, F. Glaw, D. R. Vieites & M. Vences (2012): Phylogeny and biogeography of Malagasy frogs of the genus Gephyromantis. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 62 (1): 555–560.

2011

• A105. 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.

• A104. Wesener, T., J. Köhler, S. Fuchs & D. van den Spiegel (2011): How to uncoil your partner - "mating songs" in giant pill-millipedes (Diplopoda: Sphaerotheriida). Naturwissenschaften 98 (11): 967–975.

• A103. Pabijan, M. P.-S. Gehring, J. Köhler, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2011): A new microendemic frog species of the genus Blommersia from the east coast of Madagascar. Zootaxa 2978: 34–50.

• A102. Glaw, F., J. Köhler & M. Vences (2011): New species of Gephyromantis from Marojejy National Park, northeast Madagasacar. Journal of Herpetology 45 (2): 155–160.

• A101. Vences, M., J. Köhler, D. R. Vieites & F. Glaw (2011): Molecular and bioacoustic differentiation of deep conspecific lineages of the Malagasy treefrogs Boophis tampoka and B. luteus. Herpetology Notes 4: 239–246.

• A100. Miralles, A., J. Köhler, D. R. Vieites, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2011): Hypotheses on rostral shield evolution in fossorial lizards derived from the phylogenetic position of a new species of Paracontias (Squamata, Scincidae). Organisms Diversity & Evolution 11: 135–150.

• A99. Randrianiaina, R. D., J. Köhler, J. Glos, M. Vences & F. Glaw (2011): Where to grow in the Tsingy? Limestone rock pools as breeding habitats of the relict frog Tsingymantis antitra from Madagascar and description of its tadpole. Salamandra 47 (2): 77–89.

• A98. Miralles, A., J. Köhler, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2011): A molecular phylogeny of the "Madascincus polleni species complex", with description of a new species of scincid lizard from the coastal dune area of northern Madagascar. Zootaxa 2876: 1–16.

2010

• A97. Vences, M., J. Köhler, A. Crottini & F. Glaw (2010): High mitochondrial sequence divergence meets morphological and bioacoustic conservatism: Boophis quasiboehmei sp. n., a new cryptic treefrog species from south-eastern Madagascar. Bonn zoological Bulletin 57 (2): 241–255.

• A96. Köhler, J., D. Koscinski, J. M. Padial, J. C. Chaparro, P. Handford, S. C. Lougheed & I. De la Riva (2010): Systematics of Andean gladiator frogs of the Hypsiboas pulchellus species group (Anura, Hylidae). Zoologica Scripta 39 (6): 572–590.

• A95. Vences, M., J. Köhler, M. Pabijan & F. Glaw (2010): Two syntopic and microendemic new frogs of the genus Blommersia from the east coast of Madagascar. African Journal of Herpetology 59 (2): 133–156.

• A94. Glaw, F., J. Köhler & M. Vences (2010): A new fossorial frog, genus Rhombophryne, from Nosy Mangabe Special Reserve, Madagascar. Zoosystematics and Evolution 86 (2): 235–243.

• A93. Köhler, J., M. Vences, N. D'Cruze & F. Glaw (2010): Giant dwarfs: discovery of a radiation of large-bodied 'stump-toed frogs' from karstic cave environments of northern Madagascar. Journal of Zoology 282 (1): 21–38.

• A92. 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 a flagship species for the creation of new nature reserves in Madagascar. Salamandra 46 (3): 167–179.

• A91. D'Cruze, N., J. Köhler, M. Vences & F. Glaw (2010): A new fat fossorial frog (Microhylidae: Cophylinae: Rhombophryne) from the rainforest of the Forêt d'Ambre Special Reserve, northern Madagascar. Herpetologica 66 (2): 182–191.

• A90. Köhler, J., M. Vences, M. Erbacher & F. Glaw (2010): Systematics of limbless scincid lizards from northern Madagascar: morphology, phylogenetic relationships and implications for classification (Squamata: Scincidae). Organisms Diversity & Evolution 10 (2): 147–159.

• A89. 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 (2): 83–92.

• A88. Bora, P., J. C. Randrianantoandro, R. Randrianavelona, E. F. Hantalalaina, R. R. Andriantsimanarilafy, D. Rakotondravony, O. R. Ramilijaona, M. Vences, R. K. B. Jenkins, F. Glaw & J. Köhler (2010): Amphibians and reptiles of the Tsingy de Bemaraha plateau, western Madagascar: checklist, biogeography and conservation. Herpetological Conservation and Biology 5 (1): 111–125.

• A87. Glaw, F., J. Köhler, I. De la Riva, D. R. Vieites & M. Vences (2010): Integrative taxonomy of Malagasy treefrogs: combination of molecular genetics, bioacoustics and comparative morphology reveals twelve additional species of Boophis. Zootaxa 2383: 1–82.

• A86. Schick, S., B. Zimkus, A. Channing, J. Köhler & S. Lötters (2010): Systematics of 'Little Brown Frogs' from East Africa: recognition of Phrynobatrachus scheffleri and description of a new species from the Kakamega Forest, Kenya (Amphibia: Phrynobatrachidae). Salamandra 46 (1): 24–36.

• A85. Vences, M., F. Glaw, J. Köhler & K. C. Wollenberg (2010): Molecular phylogeny, morphology and bioacoustics reveal five additional species of arboreal microhylid frogs of the genus Anodonthyla from Madagascar. Contributions to Zoology 79 (1): 1–32.

2009

• A84. Köhler, J., D. R. Vieites, F. Glaw, N. Kaffenberger & M. Vences (2009): A further new species of limbless skink, genus Paracontias, from eastern Madagascar. African Journal of Herpetology 58 (2): 98–105.

• A83. Glaw, F., J. Köhler & M. Vences (2009): A distinctive new species of chameleon of the genus Furcifer (Squamata: Chamaeleonidae) from the Montagne d'Ambre rainforest of northern Madagascar. Zootaxa 2269: 32–42.

• A82. Knoll, A., F. Glaw & J. Köhler (2009): The Malagasy snake Pseudoxyrhopus ambreensis preys upon chameleon eggs by shell slitting. Herpetology Notes 2: 161–162.

• A81. Crottini, A., J. Dordel, J. Köhler, F. Glaw, A. Schmitz & M. Vences (2009): A multilocus phylogeny of Malagasy scincid lizards elucidates the relationships of the fossorial genera Androngo and Cryptoscincus. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 53: 345–350.

• A80. Glaw, F., J. Köhler & M. Vences (2009): A new species of cryptically coloured day gecko (Phelsuma) from the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in western Madagascar. Zootaxa 2195: 61–68.

• A79. Padial, J. M., S. Castroviejo-Fisher, J. Köhler, C. Vilà, J. C. Chaparro & I. De la Riva (2009): Deciphering the products of evolution at the species level: the need for an integrative taxonomy. Zoologica Scripta 38: 431–447.

• A78. Padial, J. M., J. C. Chaparro, J. Köhler & I. De la Riva (2009): Rediscovery, resurrection and redescription of Rhinella leptoscelis (Boulenger, 1912) (Anura: Bufonidae). Zootaxa 2115: 56–64.

• A77. Vieites, D. R., K. C. Wollenberg, F. Andreone, J. Köhler, F. Glaw & M. Vences (2009): Vast underestimation of Madagascar's biodiversity evidenced by an integrative amphibian inventory. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science of the U.S.A. 106 (20): 8267–8272. [incl. title page]

• A76. Glaw, F., Z. T. Nagy, J. Köhler, M. Franzen & M. Vences (2009): Phylogenetic relationships of a new species of pseudoxyrhophiine snake (Reptilia: Lamprophiidae: Thamnosophis) suggest a biogeographical link between western and northern Madagascar. Organisms Diversity & Evolution 9 (1): 13–22.

• A75. Megson, S., P. Mitchell, J. Köhler, C. Marsh, M. Franzen, F. Glaw & N. D'Cruze (2009): A comprehensive survey of amphibians and reptiles in the extreme north of Madagascar. Herpetology Notes 2: 31–44.

• A74. Köhler, J. (2009): The identity of Hylambates rufus aubryioides Andersson, 1907 (Anura: Arthroleptidae) from Cameroon. Copeia 2009 (1): 57–61.

2008

• A73. Andreone, F., N. Cox, F. Glaw, J. Köhler, N. A. C. Rabibisoa, H. Randriamahazo, H. Randrianasolo, C. J. Raxworthy, S. Stuart, D. Vallan & M. Vences (2008): Update of the Global Amphibian Assessment for Madagascar in light of species discoveries, nomenclature changes, and new field information. Monografie del Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali di Torino 45: 419–438.

• A72. D'Cruze, N., J. Köhler, M. Franzen & F. Glaw (2008): A conservation assessment of the amphibians and reptiles of the Forêt d'Ambre Special Reserve, north Madagascar. Madagascar Conservation & Development 3 (1): 44–54.

• A71. Moravec, J., J. Aparicio, M. Guerrero-Reinhard, G. Calderon & J. Köhler (2008): Diversity of small Amazonian Dendropsophus (Anura: Hylidae): another new species from northern Bolivia. Zootaxa 1918: 1–12.

• A70. Jansen, M. & J. Köhler (2008): Intraspecific combat behavior of Phyllomedusa boliviana (Anura: Hylidae) and the possible origin of visual signaling in nocturnal treefrogs. Herpetological Review 39 (3): 290–293.

• A69. Wagner, P., J. Köhler, A. Schmitz & W. Böhme (2008): The biogeographical assignment of a west Kenyan rain forest remnant: further evidence from analysis of its reptile fauna. Journal of Biogeography 35 (8): 1349–1361.

• A68. Köhler, J., F. Glaw & M. Vences (2008): Two additional treefrogs of the Boophis ulftunni species group (Anura: Mantellidae) discovered in rainforests of northern and south-eastern Madagascar. Zootaxa 1814: 37–48.

• A67. Andreone, F., A. I. Carpenter, N. Cox, L. du Preez, K. Freeman, S. Furrer, G. Garcia, F. Glaw, J. Glos, D. Knox, J. Köhler, J. R. Mendelson III, V. Mercurio, R. A. Mittermeier, R. D. Moore, N. H. C. Rabibisoa, H. Randriamahazo, H. Randrianasolo, N. Raminosoa, O. Ramilijaona, C. J. Raxworthy, D. Vallan, M. Vences, D. R. Vieites & C. Weldon (2008): The challenge of conserving amphibian megadiversity in Madagascar. PLoS Biology 6 (5): e118. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.0060118.

• A66. Rösler, H., J. Köhler & W. Böhme (2008): A new species of the diurnal gekkonid genus Pristurus Rüppell, 1835 from the Red Sea island Hanish al-Kabir, Yemen. Amphibia-Reptilia 29 (2): 217–227.

• A65. Vences, M. & J. Köhler (2008): Global diversity of amphibians (Amphibia) in freshwater. Hydrobiologia 595: 569–580.

• A64. Padial, J. M., J. Köhler, A. Muñoz & I. De la Riva (2008): Assessing the taxonomic status of tropical frogs through bioacoustics: geographical variation in the advertisement calls in the Eleutherodactylus discoidalis species group (Anura). Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 152 (2): 353–365.

2007

• A63. Jansen, M. & J. Köhler (2007): The advertisement call of Eleutherodactylus fraudator (Anura: Brachycephalidae) from Bolivia. South American Journal of Herpetology 2 (3): 198–200.

• A62. Köhler, J., F. Glaw & M. Vences (2007): A new green treefrog, genus Boophis Tschudi 1838 (Anura Mantellidae), from arid western Madagascar: phylogenetic relationships and biogeographic implications. Tropical Zoology 20 (2): 215–227.

• A61. Knoll, A., J. Köhler, F. Glaw, M. Teschke & M. Vences (2007): Larval morphology in four species of Madagascan frogs of the subgenus Brygoomantis (Mantellidae: Mantidactylus). Zootaxa 1616: 49–59.

• A60. Padial, J. M., S. Castroviejo-Fisher, J. Köhler, E. Domic & I. De la Riva (2007): Systematics of the Eleutherodactylus fraudator species group (Anura: Brachycephalidae). Herpetological Monographs 21: 213–240.

• A59. Köhler, J. & R. Güsten (2007): Herpetological type specimens in the natural history collections of the museums in Darmstadt and Wiesbaden, Germany. Spixiana 30 (2): 275–288.

• A58. Moravec, J. & J. Köhler (2007): A new species of Chiasmocleis (Anura: Microhylidae) from the Iquitos region, Amazonian Peru, with possible direct development. Zootaxa 1605: 59–67.

• A57. Wohltmann, A., L. du Preez, M.-O. Rödel, J. Köhler & M. Vences (2007): Endoparasitic mites of the genus Endotrombicula Ewing, 1931 (Acari: Prostigmata: Parasitengona: Trombiculidae) from African and Madagascan anurans, with description of a new species. Folia Parasitologica 54: 225–235.

• A56. Glaw, F., J. Köhler, P. Bora, N.H.C Rabibisoa, O. Ramilijaona & M. Vences (2007): Discovery of the genus Plethodontohyla (Anura: Microhylidae) in dry western Madagascar: description of a new species and biogeographic implications. Zootaxa 1577: 61–68.

2006

• A55. Köhler, J., B. Bwong, S. Schick, M. Veith & S. Lötters (2006): A new species of arboreal Leptopelis (Anura: Arthroleptidae) from the forests of western Kenya. Herpetological Journal 16 (2): 183–189.

• A54. Moravec, J., J. Aparicio & J. Köhler (2006): A new species of tree frog, genus Dendropsophus (Anura: Hylidae), from the Amazon of northern Bolivia. Zootaxa 1327: 23–40.

• A53. Wohltmann, A., J. Köhler & P. Martin (2006): Endoparasitic mite infections of anuran amphibians from Bolivian montane rain forests, with descriptions of two new Hannemania species (Acari: Parasitengona: Trombiculidae: Leeuwenhoekiinae). Organisms Diversity & Evolution 6 (2): 141–150.

• A52. Padial, J. M., J. Köhler & I. De la Riva (2006): The taxonomic status of Hyla roeschmanni De Grys, 1938 (Anura: Hylidae). Zootaxa 1230: 63–68.

• A51. Köhler, J., A. John & W. Böhme (2006): Notes on amphibians recently collected in the Yungas de La Paz region, Bolivia. Salamandra 42 (1): 21–27.

• A50. Faivovich, J., J. Moravec, D. F. Cisneros-Heredia & J. Köhler (2006): A new species of the Hypsiboas benitezi group from the western Amazon basin (Amphibia: Anura: Hylidae). Herpetologica 62 (1): 96–108.

2005

• A49. Böhme, W. & J. Köhler (2005 "2004"): Do endings of adjective flectible species names affect stability? A final note on the gender of Podarcis Wagler, 1830 (Reptilia, Lacertidae). Bonner zoologische Beiträge 53 (3/4): 293–295.

• A48. Böhme, W., T. Schöttler, T. Q. Nguyen & J. Köhler (2005): A new species of salamander, genus Tylototriton (Urodela: Salamandridae), from northern Vietnam. Salamandra 41 (4): 215–220.

• A47. Böhme, W., P. Wagner, P. Malonza, S. Lötters & J. Köhler (2005): A new species of the Agama agama group (Squamata: Agamidae) from western Kenya, East Africa, with comments on Agama lionotus Boulenger, 1896. Russian Journal of Herpetology 12 (2): 143–150.

• A46. Köhler, J., D. R. Vieites, R. M. Bonett, F. Hita Garcia, F. Glaw, D. Steinke & M. Vences (2005): New amphibians and global conservation: a boost in species discoveries in a highly endangered vertebrate group. BioScience 55 (8): 693–696. [incl. title page]

• A45. Köhler, J., K. Scheelke, S. Schick, M. Veith & S. Lötters (2005): Contribution to the taxonomy of hyperoliid frogs (Amphibia, Anura, Hyperoliidae): advertisement calls of twelve species from East and Central Africa. African Zoology 40 (1): 127–142.

• A44. Duellman, W. E. & J. Köhler (2005): New species of marsupial frog (Hylidae: Hemiphractinae: Gastrotheca) from the Yungas of Bolivia. Journal of Herpetology 39 (1): 91–100.

• A43. Köhler, J., K.-H. Jungfer & S. Reichle (2005): Another new species of small Hyla (Anura, Hylidae) from Amazonian sub-Andean forest of western Bolivia. Journal of Herpetology 39 (1): 43–50.

2003

• A42. Köhler, J. (2003): Geographic distribution: Anura: Hyla cruzi. Herpetological Review 34 (4): 381.

• A41. Köhler, J., P. Wagner, S. Visser & W. Böhme (2003): New country records of Adolfus africanus (Sauria: Lacertidae) - a rainforest lizard with disjunct distribution? Salamandra 39 (3/4): 241–248.

2002

• A40. Ziegler, T., H.-W. Herrmann & J. Köhler (2002): Geographic distribution: Anura: Rhacophorus orlovi. Herpetological Review 33 (2): 146.

2001

• A39. Köhler, J. & S. Lötters (2001): Description of a small tree frog, genus Hyla (Anura, Hylidae), from humid Andean slopes of Bolivia. Salamandra 37 (3): 175–184.

• A38. Padial, J. M. & J. Köhler (2001): First record of Physalaemus centralis (Anura: Leptodactylidae) for Bolivia, with description of its advertisement call. Boletín de la Asociación Herpetologica Española 12 (1): 6–8.

• A37. Ziegler, T. & J. Köhler (2001): Rhacophorus orlovi sp. n., ein neuer Ruderfrosch aus Vietnam (Amphibia: Anura: Rhacophoridae). Sauria 23 (3): 37–46.

• A36. Köhler, J. & S. Lötters (2001): A new species of minute Hyla from the southwestern Amazon Basin (Amphibia, Anura, Hylidae). Studies on Neotropical Fauna and Environment 36 (2): 105–112.

2000

• A35. Lötters, S. & J. Köhler (2000): A new toad of the Bufo typhonius complex from humid montane forests of Bolivia (Amphibia, Anura, Bufonidae). Spixiana 23 (3): 293–303.

• A34. De la Riva, I., J. Köhler, S. Lötters & S. Reichle (2000): Ten years of research on Bolivian amphibians: updated checklist, distribution, taxonomic problems, literature, and iconography. Revista Española de Herpetología 14: 19–164.

• A33. Lötters, S. & J. Köhler (2000): Cochranella nola (Amphibia: Anura: Centrolenidae): natural history notes, distribution, and advertisement call. Herpetological Natural History 7 (1): 79–81.

• A32. Bätke, C., G. Haszprunar, J. Köhler, C. M. Naumann, H. K. Schminke & M. Türkay (2000): BIOPAT does not trade in names. Science 288: 617–618.

• A31. Köhler, J. (2000): New species of Eleutherodactylus (Anura: Leptodactylidae) from cloud forest of Bolivia. Copeia 2000 (2): 516–520.

• A30. Vences, M., J. Kosuch, S. Lötters, A. Widmer, K.-H. Jungfer, J. Köhler & M. Veith (2000): Phylogeny and classification of poison frogs (Amphibia: Dendrobatidae), based on mitochondrial 16S and 12S ribosomal RNA gene sequences. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 15 (1): 34–40.

• A29. Köhler, J. (2000): A new species of Phyllonastes Heyer from the Chapare region of Bolivia, with notes on Phyllonastes carrascoicola (Amphibia: Anura: Leptodactylidae). Spixiana 23 (1): 47–53.

1999

• A28. Lötters, S., F. Glaw, S. Reichle, J. Köhler & E. Meyer (1999): Notes on vocalizations in three species of Atelopus from Central and South America (Amphibia: Anura). Herpetozoa 12 (1/2): 79–83.

• A27. Lötters, S., F. Glaw, J. Köhler & F. Castro (1999): On the geographic variation of the advertisement call of Dendrobates histrionicus Berthold, 1845 and related forms from northwestern South America (Anura: Dendrobatidae). Herpetozoa 12 (1/2): 23–38.

• A26. Köhler, J. & S. Lötters (1999 "1998"): Annotated list of amphibian records from the Departamento Pando, Bolivia, with description of some advertisement calls. Bonner zoologische Beiträge 48 (3/4): 259–273.

• A25. Köhler, J. & S. Lötters (1999): Advertisement calls of two Bolivian Leptodactylus (Amphibia: Anura: Leptodactylidae). Amphibia-Reptilia 20 (2): 215–219.

• A24. Köhler, J. & S. Lötters (1999): New species of the Eleutherodactylus unistrigatus group (Amphibia: Anura: Leptodactylidae) from montane rain forest of Bolivia. Copeia 1999 (2): 422–427.

• A23. Lötters, S., J. Köhler & S. Reichle (1999): Description of the tadpole of the Andean treefrog Hyla marianitae (Amphibia: Anura: Hylidae). Folia Zoologica 48 (1): 49–53.

• A22. Glaw, F., M. Vences, T. Ziegler, W. Böhme & J. Köhler (1999): Specific distinctness and biogeography of the dwarf chameleons Brookesia minima, B. peyrierasi and B. tuberculata (Reptilia: Chamaeleonidae): evidence from hemipenial and external morphology. Journal of Zoology, London 247: 225–238.

1998

• A21. Köhler, J., V. R. Morales, S. Lötters, S. Reichle & J. Aparicio (1998): A new green species of frog, genus Eleutherodactylus, from Bolivia and Perú (Amphibia, Anura, Leptodactylidae). Studies on Neotropical Fauna and Environment 33 (2/3): 93–99.

• A20. Köhler, J. & S. Reichle (1998): Geographic distribution: Anura: Cochranella pluvialis. Hepetological Review 29 (3): 172.

• A19. De la Riva, I. & J. Köhler  (1998): A new minute leptodactylid frog, genus Phyllonastes, from humid montane forests of Bolivia. Journal of Herpetology 32 (3): 325–329.

• A18. Reichle, S. & J. Köhler (1998): Saisonale und wasserstandsabhängige Rufplatzverteilung von Froschlurchen der südlichen Beni-Savannen, Bolivien. Salamandra 34 (1): 43–54.

• A17. Glaw, F., J. Köhler, S. Lötters & M. Vences (1998): Preliminary list and references of newly described amphibian species and subspecies between 1993 and 1997. Elaphe 6 (1): 1–24.

• A16. Köhler, J., F. Glaw & M. Vences (1998 "1997"): First record of Mabuya comorensis (Reptilia: Scincidae) for the Madagascan fauna, with notes on the reptile fauna of the offshore island Nosy Tanikely. Bollettino del Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali Torino 15 (1): 75–82.

• A15. Glaw, F. & J. Köhler (1998): Amphibian species diversity exceeds that of mammals. Herpetological Review 29 (1): 11–12.

1997

• A14. Reichle, S. & J. Köhler (1997): A new species of Eleutherodactylus (Anura: Leptodactylidae) from the Andean slopes of Bolivia. Amphibia-Reptilia 18 (4): 333–337.

• A13. Köhler, J. (1997): Geographic distribution: Anura: Lepidobatrachus laevis. Herpetological Review 28 (3): 156.

• A12. Köhler, J. (1997): Geographic distribution: Anura: Chacophrys pierottii. Herpetological Review 28 (3): 155–156.

• A11. Köhler, J., S. Reichle & G. Peters (1997): Advertisement calls of three species of Bufo (Amphibia: Anura: Bufonidae) from lowland Bolivia. Stuttgarter Beiträge zur Naturkunde Serie A 562: 1–8.

• A10. Lötters, S., F. Castro, J. Köhler & R. Richter (1997): Notes on the distribution and color variation of poison frogs of the genus Phyllobates from western Colombia (Anura: Dendrobatidae). Revue française d'Aquariologie et Herpétologie 24 (1/2): 55–58.

• A9. Köhler, J., F. Glaw & M. Vences (1997): Notes on the reproduction of Rhombophryne (Anura: Microhylidae) at Nosy Be, northern Madagascar. Revue française d'Aquariologie et Herpétologie 24 (1/2): 53–54.

1996

• A8. Reichle, S. & J. Köhler (1996): Geographic distribution: Gymnophiona: Caecilia marcusi. Herpetological Review 27 (4): 208.

• A7. Köhler, J. & W. Böhme (1996): Anuran amphibians from the region of Pre-Cambrian rock outcrops (inselbergs) in northeastern Bolivia, with a note on the gender of Scinax Wagler, 1830 (Hylidae). Revue française d'Aquariologie et Herpétologie 23 (3/4): 133–140.

• A6. Reichle, S. & J. Köhler (1996): Erstnachweis von drei Froscharten für Bolivien: Hyla tritaeniata, Phyllomedusa palliata und Colostethus marchesianus. Herpetofauna 18 (101): 32–34.

1995

• A5. Dirksen, L., P.L. Ibisch, J. Köhler & W. Böhme (1995): Zur Herpetofauna der semihumiden Samaipata-Region, Bolivien. II. Reptilien. Herpetofauna 17 (99): 15–28.

• A4. Köhler, J., P.L. Ibisch, L. Dirksen & W. Böhme (1995): Zur Herpetofauna der semihumiden Samaipata-Region, Bolivien. I. Amphibien. Herpetofauna 17 (98): 13–24.

• A3. Köhler, J. (1995): Erstnachweis von Hyla marmorata, Leptodactylus syphax und Phrynopus peruvianus für Bolivien. Herpetofauna 17 (98): 6–8.

• A2. Köhler, J. & K.-H. Jungfer (1995): Eine neue Art und ein Erstnachweis von Fröschen der Gattung Eleutherodactylus aus Bolivien. Salamandra 31 (3): 149–156.

• A1. Köhler, J., L. Dirksen, P.L. Ibisch, G. Rauer, D. Rudolph & W. Böhme (1995): Zur Herpetofauna des Sehuencas-Bergregenwaldes im Carrasco-Nationalpark, Bolivien. Herpetofauna 17 (96): 12–25.

B – Books and CD

• B7. Rosa, G. M., J. E. Cadle, A. Crottini, J. Dawson, D. Edmonds, M. C. Fisher, G. Garcia, F. Glaw, J. Glos, R. N. Harris, J. Köhler, F. Rabemananjara, S. Rabesihanaka, N. Rabibisoa, J. C. Randrianantoandro, A. P. Raselimanana, C. J. Raxworthy, H. Razafindraibe, D. Vallan, M. Vences, C. Weldon, P. C. Wright & F. Andreone (eds.) (2015): ACSAM2, A Conservation Strategy for the Amphibians of Madagascar 2: abstract book.  Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali, Regione Piemonte, Torino, pp. 30

• B6. Schulze, A., J. Köhler & G. Gruber (eds.) (2014): Naturkundliche Dioramen. Darmstädter Beiträge zur Naturgeschichte. Kaupia 19, 135 pp.

• B5. Vences, M., J. Köhler, T. Ziegler & W. Böhme (eds.) (2006): Herpetologia Bonnensis II. Proceedings of the 13th Congress of the Societas Europaea Herpetologica, 262 pp.

• B4. Köhler, J. & P. Wagner (eds.) (2006): Faszination Natur – Tiere: Amphibien und Reptilien. Brockhaus Verlag, Band 4, 440 pp.

• B3. De la Riva, I., S. Reichle, J. Köhler, S. Lötters, J. Bosch, S. Mayer, A. B. Hennessey & J. M. Padial (2002): Sounds of frogs and toads of Bolivia – Guia sonora de las ranas y sapos de Bolivia. (eds.: Márquez, R., I. De la Riva, J. Bosch & E. Matheu). Alosa, Fonoteca Zoologica (CD and booklet).

• B2. Köhler, J. (2000): Amphibian diversity in Bolivia: a study with special reference to montane forest regions. Bonner zoologische Monographien 48, 243 pp.

• B1. Köhler, J. & H. J. Hahn (eds.) (1997): Der Bienwald - Bedeutung, Gefährdung, Entwicklung. BUND Rheinland-Pfalz, Mainz, 120 pp.

C – Book chapters

• C42. Vences, M., J. Köhler & A. P. Raselimanana (2022): Systematic accounts: Mantellidae, Mantellinae: Blommersia. In Goodman, S. M., A. Andrianarimisa, A. H. Armstrong, A. Cooke, M. De Wit, J. U. Ganzhorn, L. Gautier, S. M. Goodman, J. P. G. Jones, W. L. Jungers, D. W. Krause, O. Langrand, P. P. Lowry, P. A. Racey, A. P. Raselimanana, R. J. Safford, J. S. Sparks, M. L. J. Stiassny, P. Tortosa & M. Vences (Eds.): The New Natural History of Madagascar. – Princeton University Press: 1369–1370.

• C41. Köhler, J. & F. Glaw (2022): Systematic accounts: Mantellidae, Laliostominae: Aglyptodactylus. In Goodman, S. M., A. Andrianarimisa, A. H. Armstrong, A. Cooke, M. De Wit, J. U. Ganzhorn, L. Gautier, S. M. Goodman, J. P. G. Jones, W. L. Jungers, D. W. Krause, O. Langrand, P. P. Lowry, P. A. Racey, A. P. Raselimanana, R. J. Safford, J. S. Sparks, M. L. J. Stiassny, P. Tortosa & M. Vences (Eds.): The New Natural History of Madagascar. – Princeton University Press: 1354–1355.

• C40. Köhler, J. & F. Hita Garcia (2018): Darmstadt: The zoological collections of the Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt. In: Beck, L. A. (ed.): Zoological Collections of Germany – The Animal Kingdom in its Amazing Plenty at Museums and Universities. – Springer Science: 237–243.

• C39. Munsch, M., H. Schmiese, A. Angelov, G. Riedel & J. Köhler (2015): Conservative restoration and reconstruction of historical natural history dioramas. In: Tunnicliffe, S. D. & A. Scheersoi (eds.): Natural History Dioramas – History, Construction and Educational Role. – Springer Science: 115–130.

• C38. Munsch, M., G. Gruber, A. Schulze, H. Schmiese, A. Angelov, G. Riedel & J. Köhler (2014): Restaurierung der zoologischen Dioramen im Hessischen Landesmusem Darmstadt. In: Schulze, A., J. Köhler & G. Gruber (eds.): Naturkundliche Dioramen. Darmstädter Beiträge zur Naturgeschichte. – Kaupia 19: 17–27.

• C37. Schulze, A., M. Kurbel & J. Köhler (2014): Zur Historie der zoologischen Dioramen im Hessischen Landesmuseum Darmstadt. In: Schulze, A., J. Köhler & G. Gruber (eds.): Naturkundliche Dioramen. Darmstädter Beiträge zur Naturgeschichte. – Kaupia 19: 7–16.

• C36. 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. In: Zachos, F. E. & J. C. Habel (eds.): Biodiversity Hotspots - Distribution and Protection of Conservation Priority Areas. Springer Science: 235–254.

• C35. Köhler, J. & R. Aguayo (2009): Oreobates sanctaecrucis (Harvey & Keck, 1995). Libro Rojo de la fauna silvestre de vertebrados de Bolivia. Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Agua: 189–190.

• C34. Aguayo, R & J. Köhler (2009): Oreobates choristolemma (Harvey & Sheehy, 2005). Libro Rojo de la fauna silvestre de vertebrados de Bolivia. Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Agua: 187–188.

• C33. Köhler, J. & R. Aguayo (2009): Noblella ritarasquinae (Köhler, 2000). Libro Rojo de la fauna silvestre de vertebrados de Bolivia. Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Agua: 185–186.

• C32. Köhler, J. & R. Aguayo (2009): Pristimantis ashkapara (Köhler, 2000). Libro Rojo de la fauna silvestre de vertebrados de Bolivia. Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Agua: 149–150.

• C31. Vences, M. & J. Köhler (2008): Global diversity of amphibians (Amphibia) in freshwater. In: Balian, E.V., C. Lévêque, H. Segers & K. Martens (eds.): Freshwater Animal Diversity Assessment. Developments in Hydrobiology 198: 569–580.

• C30. Köhler, J., F. Glaw & M. Vences (2008): Trends in rates of amphibian species descriptions. In: Stuart, S. N., M. Hoffmann, J. S. Chanson, N. A. Cox, R. J. Berridge, P. Ramani, B. E. Young (eds.): Threatened Amphibians of the World. Lynx Edicions, IUCN, The World Conservation Union, Conservation International, NatureServe: 18.

• C29. Köhler, J. (2007): Anuran amphibians. In: Gruber, G. & N. Micklich (eds.): Messel, Treasures of the Eocene. Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt: 62–65.

• C28. Köhler, J. (2007): Fossil witnesses of evolution. In: Gruber, G. & N. Micklich (eds.): Messel, Treasures of the Eocene. Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt: 35–37.

• C27. Köhler, J. (2007): Froschlurche. In: Gruber, G. & N. Micklich (eds.): Messel, Schätze der Urzeit. Wissenschaftliche Buchgemeinschaft Darmstadt: 62–65.

• C26. Köhler, J. (2007): Fossile Zeugen der Evolution. In: Gruber, G. & N. Micklich (eds.): Messel, Schätze der Urzeit. Wissenschaftliche Buchgemeinschaft Darmstadt: 35–37.

• C25. Vences, M. & J. Köhler (2006): The current status of genetic exploration in amphibians: taxonomic and geographical disparities. In: Vences, M., J. Köhler, T. Ziegler & W. Böhme (eds.): Herpetologia Bonnensis II. Proceedings of the 13th Congress of the Societas Europaea Herpetologica: 193–195.

• C24. Köhler, J. (2006): Weitere Froschlurche (Familien). In: Köhler, J. & P. Wagner (eds.): Faszination Natur – Tiere: Amphibien und Reptilien. Brockhaus Verlag, Band 4: 118–119.

• C23. Köhler, J. (2006): Glasfrösche (Centrolenidae). In: Köhler, J. & P. Wagner (eds.): Faszination Natur – Tiere: Amphibien und Reptilien. Brockhaus Verlag, Band 4: 110–111.

• C22. Köhler, J. (2006): Weitere Südfrösche. In: Köhler, J. & P. Wagner (eds.): Faszination Natur – Tiere: Amphibien und Reptilien. Brockhaus Verlag, Band 4: 102–105.

• C21. Köhler, J. (2006): Eleutherodactylus platydactylus. In: Köhler, J. & P. Wagner (eds.): Faszination Natur – Tiere: Amphibien und Reptilien. Brockhaus Verlag, Band 4: 101.

• C20. Köhler, J. (2006): Titicacasee-Frosch (Telmatobius culeus). In: Köhler, J. & P. Wagner (eds.): Faszination Natur – Tiere: Amphibien und Reptilien. Brockhaus Verlag, Band 4: 100.

• C19. Köhler, J. (2006): Südfrösche (Leptodactylidae). In: Köhler, J. & P. Wagner (eds.): Faszination Natur – Tiere: Amphibien und Reptilien. Brockhaus Verlag, Band 4: 98–99.

• C18. Köhler, J. (2006): Weitere Laubfrösche. In: Köhler, J. & P. Wagner (eds.): Faszination Natur – Tiere: Amphibien und Reptilien. Brockhaus Verlag, Band 4: 94–95.

• C17. Köhler, J. (2006): Europäischer Laubfrosch (Hyla arborea). In: Köhler, J. & P. Wagner (eds.): Faszination Natur – Tiere: Amphibien und Reptilien. Brockhaus Verlag, Band 4: 92–93.

• C16. Köhler, J. (2006): Laubfrösche (Hylidae). In: Köhler, J. & P. Wagner (eds.): Faszination Natur – Tiere: Amphibien und Reptilien. Brockhaus Verlag, Band 4: 90–91.

• C15. Köhler, J. (2006): Leiopelmatidae. In: Köhler, J. & P. Wagner (eds.): Faszination Natur – Tiere: Amphibien und Reptilien. Brockhaus Verlag, Band 4: 26–27.

• C14. Köhler, J. (2006): Froschlurche (Anura). In: Köhler, J. & P. Wagner (eds.): Faszination Natur – Tiere: Amphibien und Reptilien. Brockhaus Verlag, Band 4: 22–25.

• C13. Köhler, J. (2006): Amphibien (Amphibia). In: Köhler, J. & P. Wagner (eds.): Faszination Natur – Tiere: Amphibien und Reptilien. Brockhaus Verlag, Band 4: 13–17.

• C12. Köhler, J. (2005): Lässt sich biologische Vielfalt durch nachhaltige Nutzung erhalten? - Eine Fallstudie in Ostafrika. In: Erdmann, K.-H. & C. Schell (eds.): Zukunftsfaktor Natur - Blickpunkt Naturnutzungen. Bundesamt für Naturschutz, Bonn, Münster: 247–258.

• C11. Ibisch, P. L., B. Gerkmann, S. Kreft, S. G. Beck, S. K. Herzog, J. Köhler, R. Müller, S. Reichle & R. Vásquez (2004): Comparative considerations of inter-ecoregional patterns of species diversity and endemism. In: Ibisch, P. L. & G. Mérida (eds.): Biodiversity: The richness of Bolivia. State of knowledge and conservation. Ministry of Sustainable Development, Editorial FAN, Santa Cruz, Bolivia: 142–154.

• C10. Ibisch, P. L., B. Gerkmann, S. Kreft, S. G. Beck, S. K. Herzog, J. Köhler, R. Müller, S. Reichle & R. Vásquez (2003): Consideraciones comparativas de patrones interecoregionales de diversidad de especies y de endemismo. In: Ibisch, P. L. & G. Mérida (eds.): Biodiversidad: La riqueza de Bolivia. Estado de conocimiento y conservación. Ministry of Sustainable Development, Editorial FAN, Santa Cruz, Bolivia: 148–161.

• C9. Lötters, S., D. Klaus & J. Köhler (2003): Die Verbreitung von Wechsel- und Kreuzkröte in der Kölner Bucht: Variierende Habitateigenschaften als Ursache für syntopes und nicht-syntopes Vorkommen? In: Podloucky, R. & U. Manzke (eds.): Verbreitung, Ökologie und Schutz der Wechselkröte (Bufo viridis). Mertensiella 14: 229–240.

• C8. Glaw, F., J. Köhler, R. Hofrichter & A. Dubois (2000): Amphibian Systematics: List of recent families, genera, and species. In: Hofrichter, R. (ed.): The Encyclopedia of Amphibians. Key Porter Books, Toronto: 252–258.

• C7. Köhler, J., F. Glaw & W. Böhme (2000): Diversity in Amphibians. In: Hofrichter, R. (ed.): The Encyclopedia of Amphibians. Key Porter Books, Toronto: 32–35.

• C6. Gonzales, R., N. Araujo, C. Nowicki, T. Oberfrank, S. Davis, S. Reichle, J. Köhler, S. Lötters & P. L. Ibisch (2000): Patrones espaciales del estado de conocimiento, diversidad endémica y conservación de los hábitos de los vertebrados en la Amazonia Boliviana. In: Cabrera, E., C. Mercollli & R. Resquín (eds.): Manejo de fauna silvestre en Amazonia y Latinoamérica. CITES-Paraguay, la Fundación Moisés Bertoni, Tropical Conservation and Development Program, University of Florida, Gainesville, Asunción, Paraguay: 57–82.

• C5. Glaw, F., J. Köhler, R. Hofrichter & A. Dubois (2000): Amphibian systematics: list of recent families, genera, and species. In: Hofrichter, R. (ed.): Amphibians - The world of frogs, toads, salamanders and newts. Firefly Books, New York: 252–258.

• C4. Köhler, J., F. Glaw & W. Böhme (2000): Diversity in amphibians. In: Hofrichter, R. (ed.): Amphibians - The world of frogs, toads, salamanders and newts. Firefly Books, New York: 32–35.

• C3. Glaw, F., J. Köhler, R. Hofrichter & A. Dubois (1998): Systematik der Amphibien: Liste der rezenten Familien, Gattungen und Arten. In: Hofrichter, R. (ed.): Amphibien. Naturbuch Verlag, Augsburg: 252–258.

• C2. Köhler, J., F. Glaw & W. Böhme (1998): Diversität der Amphibien. In: Hofrichter, R. (ed.): Amphibien. Naturbuch Verlag, Augsburg: 32–35.

• C1. Köhler, J., S. Lötters & S. Reichle (1998): Amphibian species diversity in Bolivia. In: Barthlott, W. & M. Winiger (eds.): Biodiversity. A challenge for development research and policy. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York: 329–335.

D – Miscellaneous contributions

• D35. Köhler, J. & H. Freitag (2022): Editorial. Tijdschrift voor Entomologie 1–3: I–III.

• D34. Köhler, J., F. Glaw & M. Vences (2016): Aktuelle Situation und Gefährdung der Amphibien Madagaskars. Terraria 57: 54–61.

• D33. Buchert, P., P. Janzen, J. Köhler, A. Kwet, S. Lötters, S. Macina, A. Mendt, W. Schmidt & H. Vetter (2011): Professional and amateur herpetology in Germany and German-speaking countries. Herpetological Review 42 (4): 498–499.

• D32. Schmidt, C., J. Köhler & D. Alfermann (2011): Gefährdet Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis Amphibienpopulationen in Südhessen? Elaphe 19 (3): 33–37.

• D31. Köhler, J. (2011): Neue Arten: Fette Beute aus Madagaskar. Terraria 27: 76–77.

• D30. 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 15 (6): 60–64.

• D29. Glaw, F., J. Köhler & M. Vences (2010): Furcifer timoni, eine übersehene Schönheit aus den Baumkronen Nord-Madagaskars. Terraria 21: 82–83.

• D28. Köhler, J., F. Glaw & M. Vences (2008): Zwei neue Baumfrösche aus Madagaskar. Aquaristik Fachmagazin 40 (5): 88–89.

• D27. Glaw, F. & J. Köhler (2008): Neue Frösche aus den Tsingy de Bemaraha in Westmadagaskar. Aquaristik Fachmagazin 40 (2): 106–108.

• D26. Köhler, J. & F. Glaw (2008): BIOPAT: Namenspaten für neu entdeckte Tier- und Pflanzenarten gesucht. Entomologica Austriaca 15: 53–57.

• D25. Köhler, J. (2005): Gefährdungsstatus der Amphibien Boliviens: Ergebnisse des Global Amphibian Assessment. Amphibia 4 (1): 26–30.

• D24. Köhler, J. (2004): Was hat Biodiversitätsforschung mit ‚nachhaltiger Nutzung’ zu tun? Tier und Museum 8 (3): 82–91.

• D23. Laux, P. & J. Köhler (2003): BIOPAT e.V.: ein Verein schafft neue Perspektiven für die Biodiversitätsforschung und den Erhalt der globalen Artenvielfalt. Entomologische Zeitschrift 113 (1): 8–10.

• D22. Köhler, J., C. Bätke & F. Glaw (2003): Preface. In: Ibisch, P. L. & G. Mérida (eds.): Biodiversity: the richness of Bolivia. State of knowledge and conservation. Ministry of Sustainable Development, Editorial FAN, Santa Cruz, Bolivia: XI.

• D21. Köhler, J. (2003): Buchbesprechung: Amphibien und Reptilien in Peru; von E. Lehr, 2003. Salamandra 39 (3/4): 254–255.

• D20. Köhler, J. & C. M. Naumann (2003): Towards a sustainable use of East African rain forest systems: analysis of biodiversity function and socio-economic drivers along gradients of degradation. In: Sustainable use and conservation of biological diversity. A challenge for society. International Symposium Report BMBF, Part A, Berlin: 102–103.

• D19. Köhler, J. (2003): Buchbesprechung: Die Amphibien und Reptilien eines Tieflandfeuchtwald-Schutzgebietes in Vietnam; von T. Ziegler, 2002. Tier und Museum 8 (1/2): 59–60.

• D18. Köhler, J. (2003): BIOPAT e.V. - Eine Zwischenbilanz. GfBS-News 11/03: 26–27.

• D17. Köhler, J. (2002): BIOTA Ostafrika – das Museum Koenig im Fokus interdisziplinärer Biodiversitätsforschung. Zeitschrift der Alexander Koenig Gesellschaft 4: 36–49.

• D16. Köhler, J. (2002): BIOTA East Africa – Interdisziplinäre Biodiversitätsforschung am Museum Koenig. ZFMK-Jahresbericht 2001: 3–5.

• D15. Kinuthia, W. & J. Köhler (2001): EAFRINET and BIOTA East Africa create a framework for partnership. BioNET International News No. 9: 6.

• D14. Naumann, C. M. & J. Köhler (2001): Biodiversity in conversion – the influence of fragmentation and man-made exploitation on the biodiversity of tropical montane forests. Status Report 2001, BMBF, Bonn: 150–151.

• D13. Köhler, J. (2001): Das Museum Koenig als Mitbegründer einer neuen Initiative: „BIOPAT – Patenschaften für biologische Vielfalt e.V.“ ZFMK-Jahresbericht 2000: 14–17.

• D12. Glaw, F., J. Köhler & M. Schrödl (2000): Neugründung von „BIOPAT – Patenschaften für biologische Vielfalt e.V.“ GfBS-News 3/00: 13.

• D11. Köhler, J. & S. Reichle (1998): Die Vielfalt der Froschfamilie Leptodactylidae. TI-Magazin 30 (5): 37–39.

• D10. Köhler, J. & S. Lötters (1998): Serie Gifttiere: Giftfrösche - Froschgifte. Flug- und Reisemedizin 5 (2): 21–23.

• D9. Lötters, S. & J. Köhler (1998): Der Stummelfußfrosch Atelopus peruensis Gray & Cannatella, 1985. Herpetofauna 20 (112): 14–15.

• D8. Köhler, J. & F. Glaw (1998): Patenschaften für neuentdeckte Arten: Neue Perspektiven für Biodiversitätsforschung und Erhaltung der Artenvielfalt. Zoologische Systematik 4: 13–20.

• D7. Köhler, J. (1997): Buchbesprechung: The Neotropical toad genus Atelopus. Checklist, biology, distribution; von S. Lötters, 1996. Herpetofauna 18 (103): IV.

• D6. Glaw, F. & J. Köhler (1997): Auch in der Wissenschaft: Sponsoring. D. Aquar. Terr. Z. (DATZ) 50 (8): 548–549.

• D5. Köhler, J. & T. Ziegler (1997): Amphibien und Reptilien aus Costa Rica [Teil 2]. D. Aquar. Terr. Z. (DATZ) 50 (5): 298–302.

• D4. Köhler, J. & T. Ziegler (1997): Amphibien und Reptilien aus Costa Rica [Teil 1]. D. Aquar. Terr. Z. (DATZ) 50 (4): 239–243.

• D3. Glaw, F. & J. Köhler (1997): Updated list of amphibian species of the world. www.usmab.org - www.euromab.org - www.mabnetamericas.org

• D2. Vences, M., J. Köhler, K. Schmidt & F. Glaw (1996): Mantella betsileo: Haltung, Nachzucht und Farbvarianten. D. Aquar. Terr. Z. (DATZ) 49 (9): 579–582.

• D1. Lötters, S., J. Köhler & R. Richter (1996): Der Pfeilgiftfrosch Phyllobates terribilis Myers, Daly & Malkin, 1978. Herpetofauna 18 (102): 12–13