Johannes Penner

Dr. Johannes Penner is a Researcher at the Museum of Natural History Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Research in Berlin, Germany. His work focuses on the Macroecology of West African Amphibians, analyzing biogeographical patterns, niche modeling, and conservation strategies. He is deeply involved in the EU BON project for biodiversity data integration and the BIOTA West project, collaborating with institutions like TU Berlin and Humboldt University Berlin.

• Academic Affiliation: Museum of Natural History Berlin
• Key Collaborations: Technical University Berlin, Humboldt University Berlin, IUCN Specialist Groups

Research Interests include:

• Biogeography and conservation of amphibians/reptiles
• Niche modeling under climate change scenarios
• Biodiversity data analysis via remote sensing
• Taxonomic studies on West/Central African species

His scientific contributions span 15 recent publications on amphibian diversity, taxonomy, and climate change impacts, with a focus on niche modeling and conservation frameworks. Notable scientific awards include the 2001 Chimaira Science Award (2nd place) for his diploma thesis on Malagasy reptile communities.

Fieldwork spans West Africa (Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Benin), Cameroon, Guinea, and Namibia. He serves as a Subject Editor for journals like ZooKeys and as a Red List Authority Coordinator for the IUCN Viper Specialist Group.