Conrad Hoskin

Associate Professor Conrad Hoskin is a biodiversity conservation and evolutionary biology researcher at James Cook University. His work focuses on understanding species distribution, speciation processes, and conservation strategies for imperiled taxa. Key areas include amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and invertebrates, with a particular emphasis on climate change impacts, invasive species, and habitat protection.

His research methods integrate field ecology, genetics, and modeling to address threats such as chytrid disease, habitat fragmentation, and invasive species. Current projects span conservation genetics of endangered species (e.g., Mahogany Gliders), phylogenetic studies of reptiles, and climate adaptation strategies in Australian biodiversity.

Notable contributions include species discovery (e.g., new gecko and skink species) and the use of camera traps for wildlife monitoring. His work frequently highlights the need for targeted conservation actions and underscores the urgency of addressing biodiversity loss in the face of environmental challenges.