Francisco Javier Zamora Camacho

Francisco Javier Zamora Camacho is a researcher at the University of Granada's Department of Physical, Chemical and Natural Systems, specializing in Zoology. His work focuses on the evolutionary ecology of lizards and amphibians, particularly Psammodromus algirus and Pelophylax perezi, examining how environmental stressors like pollutants, temperature changes, and predation pressure influence physiological and behavioral traits.

• PhD in Zoology (University of Granada, 2015)
• Supervised by Dr. Gregorio Moreno-Rueda

Key research themes include:

• Thermoregulation and locomotor performance along altitudinal gradients
• Immune trade-offs and oxidative stress
• Anti-predator behaviors and developmental plasticity
• Ecotoxicological impacts of ammonium and road salting

While his publications span from 2010 to 2025, the most recent work emphasizes environmental stressors on amphibian development and lizard coloration patterns. Collaborative projects with Dr. Moreno-Rueda and others explore ecological immunology, morphological adaptation, and conservation biology.