​Enrique Santoyo-Brito / Herpetology

My research focuses on the life history and behavioral ecology of herpetofauna. I have studied amphibian and reptile diversity, lizard sociality, and predator avoidance.  Also, I am interested in the effects of constant incubation temperature on lizard sex ratio, sex reversal, and the impacts of climate change on lizard communities and populations. My projects involve fieldwork and laboratory work. I have led research in Mexico, the USA, and Chile where I currently maintain collaborations.

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Additionally, I am interested in biological and natural history collections, their creation, growth, use, management, and curation. I often utilize preserved reptile specimens and associated data in my research projects.​​ Currently, I serve as the Scientific Specialist, Fluid Collections Manager at the Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) located at the Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. At INHS, I manage and curate approximately 1.3 million preserved specimens of Fish, Crustaceans, Amphibians & Reptiles, and Birds.

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Please browse my site for more information on my research activities and publications.

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