Brazil National Program

The amphibian ex situ conservation breeding program for Brazilian amphibians is a pioneering initiative from Amphibian Ark (AArk), coordinated by Renata Ibelli Vaz and Cybele Sabino Lisboa. This program was established in 2023, after receiving two AArk Grants in 2022. Its goal is to raise awareness about ex situ conservation strategies and strengthen the conservation of endangered amphibians in Brazil. Renata and Cybele provide support for our in-country partners, facilitate collaboration among interested institutions working with amphibians, coordinate trainings and technical support where needed, and translate AArk CNA's into action.

National Coordinators

Cybele Lisboa

Renata Ibelli Vaz

Conservation Needs Assessments

CNAs Conducted in Brazil

69 species assessed in 2020
Previous assessment: 2009

AArk Grants

2024

Program Grant for Melanophryniscus setiba | Adriana Mezini and Marcelo Bellini Lucas, Museu Biológico Instituto Butantan
Program Grant for Physalaemus soaresi | Samuel Vieira, BioParque do Rio
Workshop Grant: Veterinary Medicine Workshop | Fabricio Rassy and Iago Junqueira, São Paulo Zoo
Extension Grant for Nyctimantis pomba | Cybele Lisboa, AArk National Coordinator

2022

Startup Grant for Pithecopus rusticus | Benjamin Phalan, Parque das Aves
Startup Grant for Atelopus hoogmoedi | Cybele Lisboa, Reserva Paulista São Paulo Zoo