Moratelli, Ricardo
Research Associate, Division of Mammals, National Museum of Natural History
Moratelli, Ricardo
Research Associate, Division of Mammals, National Museum of Natural History
Taxonomist, zoologist and wildlife biologist
Geographic Focus
Background And Education
Education And Training
- D.Sc. in Zoology, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro 2004 - 2008
- M.S. in Animal Biology, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro 2001 - 2003
- B.S. in Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro 1996 - 2000
Awards And Honors
Publications
Selected Publications
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Article
- Novaes, Roberto Leonan M., Cláudio, Vinícius C., Wilson, Don E., Weksler, Marcelo, and Moratelli, Ricardo. 2024. "Taxonomic status of Myotis extremus (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) from Mesoamerica, with comments on the distribution and systematics of Myotis nigricans." Zoologischer Anzeiger, 308 99–110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcz.2023.11.009. 2024
- Novaes, Roberto Leonan M., Cláudio, Vinícius C., Wilson, Don E., Weber, Marcelo M., Weksler, Marcelo, and Moratelli, Ricardo. 2023. "Integrative taxonomy and evolutionary history reveal cryptic diversity in Myotis riparius (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae)." Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, https://doi.org/10.1093/biolinnean/blad123. 2023
- Cláudio, Vinícius C., Novaes, Roberto L. M., Gardner, Alfred L., Nogueira, Marcelo R., Wilson, Don E., Maldonado, Jesús E., Oliveira, João A., and Moratelli, Ricardo. 2023. "Taxonomic re-evaluation of New World Eptesicus and Histiotus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), with the description of a new genus." Zoologia (Curitiba), 40. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1984-4689.v40.e22029. 2023
- Novaes, Roberto Leonan M., Cláudio, Vinícius C., Díaz, M. Mónica, Wilson, Don E., Weksler, Marcelo, and Moratelli, Ricardo. 2022. "Argentinean Myotis (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae), including the description of a new species from the Yungas." Vertebrate Zoology, 72 1187–1216. https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.72.e90958. 2022
- Novaes, Roberto Leonan M., Wilson, Don E., and Moratelli, Ricardo. 2022. "Catalogue of primary types of Neotropical Myotis (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae)." ZooKeys, 1105 127–164. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1105.85055. 2022
- Novaes, Roberto Leonan M., LaVal, Richard K., Wilson, Don E., and Moratelli, Ricardo. 2022. "Redescription of Myotis atacamensis (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) with neotype designation." Zoologia, 39. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1984-4689.v39.e21026. 2022
- Novaes, Roberto Leonan M., Pedro, Annia Rodríguez-San, Saldarriaga-Córdoba, Mónica M., Aguilera-Acuña, Omayra, Wilson, Don E., and Moratelli, Ricardo. 2022. "Systematic review of Myotis (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) from Chile based on molecular, morphological, and bioacoustic data." Zootaxa, 5188, (5) 430–452. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5188.5.2. 2022
- Novaes, Roberto Leonan M., Wilson, Don E., and Moratelli, Ricardo. 2021. "A new species of Myotis (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) from Uruguay." Vertebrate Zoology, 71 711–722. https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.71.e73146. 2021
- Novaes, Roberto Leonan M., Claudio, Vinicius C., Larsen, Roxanne J., Wilson, Don E., Weksler, Marcelo, and Moratelli, Ricardo. 2021. "The taxonomic status of Myotis nesopolus larensis (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) and new insights on the diversity of Caribbean Myotis." Zookeys, (1015) 145–167. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1015.59248. 2021
- Thomson, Scott A., Pyle, Richard L., Ahyong, Shane T, Alonso-Zarazaga, Miguel, Ammirati, Joe, Araya, Juan Francisco, Ascher, John S., Audisio, Tracy Lynn, Azevedo-Santos, Valter, Bailly, Nicolas, Baker, William J., Balke, Michael, Barclay, Maxwell V. L., Barrett, Russell L., Benine, Ricardo C., Bickerstaff, James R. M., Bouchard, Patrice, Bour, Roger, Bourgoin, Thierry, Boyko, Christopher B., Breure, Abraham S. H., Brothers, Denis J., Byng, James W., Campbell, David, Ceríaco, Luis M. P. et al. 2018. "Taxonomy based on science is necessary for global conservation." PLOS Biology, 16, (3) 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.2005075. 2018
- Novaes, Roberto Leonan M., Wilson, Don E., Ruedi, Manuel, and Moratelli, Ricardo. 2018. "The taxonomic status of Myotis aelleni Baud, 1979 (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae)." Zootaxa, 4446, (2) 257. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4446.2.5. 2018
- Moratelli, Ricardo, Wilson, Don E., Novaes, Roberto L. M., Helgen, Kristofer M., and Gutiérrez, Eliécer E. 2017. "Caribbean Myotis (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae), with description of a new species from Trinidad and Tobago." Journal of mammalogy, 98, (4) 994–1008. https://doi.org/10.1093/jmammal/gyx062. 2017
- A new species of nectar-feeding bat, genus Lonchophylla, from the Caatinga of Brazil (Chiroptera, Phyllostomidae). ZooKeys. 73-91. 2015
- Moratelli, Ricardo and Wilson, Don E. 2015. "A second record of Myotis diminutus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae): its bearing on the taxonomy of the species and discrimination from M. nigricans." Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington, 127, (4) 533–542. https://doi.org/10.2988/0006-324X-127.4.533. 2015
- Bats and zoonotic viruses: can we confidently link bats with emerging deadly viruses?. Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. 110:1-22. 2015
- Moratelli, Ricardo, Idárraga, Liu, and Wilson, Don E. 2015. "Range extension of Myotis midastactus (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) to Paraguay." Biodiversity Data Journal, (3) e5708. https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.3.e5708. 2015
- Moratelli, Ricardo and Wilson, Don E. 2014. "A new species of Myotis from Bolivia (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae)." Journal of mammalogy, 95, (4) E17–E25. https://doi.org/10.1644/14-MAMM-149. 2014
- A new species of Lonchophylla (Chiroptera, Phyllostomidae) from the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, with comments on L. bokermanni. Zootaxa. 3722:347-360. 2013
- Moratelli, Ricardo and Wilson, Don E. 2013. "Distribution and natural history of Myotis lavali (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae)." Journal of mammalogy, 94, (3) 650–656. https://doi.org/10.1644/12-MAMM-A-257.1. 2013
- Moratelli, Ricardo, Gardner, Alfred L., de Olivera, J. A., and Wilson, Don E. 2013. "Review of Myotis (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) from northern South America, including description of a new species." American Museum Novitates, 3780 1–36. 2013
- Moratelli, Ricardo and Wilson, Don E. 2011. "A new species of Myotis Kaup, 1829 (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) from Ecuador." Mammalian Biology, 76, (5) 608–614. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mambio.2010.10.003. 2011
- Moratelli, Ricardo and Wilson, Don E. 2011. "The identity of Myotis punensis (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae)." Zoologia, 28, (1) 115–121. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1984-46702011000100016. 2011
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Chapter
- Moratelli, Ricardo, Novaes, Roberto L. M., Bonilla, Carlos C., and Wilson, Don E. 2019. "A new species of Myotis from Peru." In From field to laboratory: A memorial volume in honor of Robert J. Baker. Bradley, Robert D., Genoways, Hugh H., Schmidly, David J., and Bradley, Lisa C., editors. 239–253. Lubbock: Texas Tech University Press. 2019
- Moratelli, Ricardo, Wilson, Don E., Gardner, Alfred L., Fisher, Robert D., and Gutiérrez, Eliécer E. 2016. "A New Species of Myotis (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) from Suriname." In Contributions in Natural History: A Memorial Volume in Honor of Clyde Jones. Manning, R. W., Goetze, J. R., and Yancey, F. D., editors. 49–66. Lubbock, Texas: Texas Tech University. 2016
Activities
Teaching Activities
- Biological nomenclature and practices in taxonomy Professor 2017 -
- Modern approaches on biodiversity study and conservation Professor 2017 -
Affiliation
Head Of
Member Of
- Division of Mammals 2015 -
Contact
Location
- National Museum of Natural History Academic Department
Mailing Address
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Rua Santos Titara, 123, Apt 205/2
Méier, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
CEP 20735-240
Shipping Address
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Rua Santos Titara, 123, Apt 205/2
Méier, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
CEP 20735-240
