Conrad J. Hoskin

Conrad J. Hoskin is a researcher at James Cook University specializing in amphibian and reptile conservation, with a focus on Australian Wet Tropics ecosystems. His work bridges taxonomic discovery, population genetics, and climate change impacts on biodiversity.

• Key research themes: Amphibian decline, microendemic species conservation, and invasive species ecology
• Methodological expertise: Camera trapping, eDNA detection, and phylogenomic analysis

Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal trends in:

• Climate resilience (fire recovery, extinction debt)
• Taxonomic innovation (new gecko/frog species)
• Technological applications (Raspberry Pi monitoring systems)
• Disease dynamics (chytridiomycosis vulnerability)

Collaborators include Megan Higgie, Patrick Couper, and David Chapple, with significant contributions to amphibian conservation policy and rainforest ecosystem management.