I have contributed to the conservation assessments for a range of amphibian species in Africa, especially those in the mountains of Cameroon and Nigeria.
Even before the start of my career, I was aware there were species still undescribed and vulnerable to extinction due to the ignorance that they exist and need to be protected (I recommend "The Lost Ark" by Karl Shuker). During my first visit to Cameroon, I saw frogs that were known to be knew to science, but were not yet described by the specialists working on them and had no conservation assessment. These same frogs went missing from the face of the Earth two years before their official description! I therefore strive to facilitate the description of new species, including as much information on their biology and ecology to make the species description. My initial intent was to focus on amphibians and reptiles, but I have also helped describe new species of earthworm and swamp eel. When asked to propose a name for a new species, I aim to make it meaningful to where it came from and the people who live alongside it. This is mostly to encourage cultural value and acceptance of those species.
I am involved with a number of other species descriptions at present, all amphibians. I also assist with taxonomic revisions and systematic biology, which are helpful for verifying species boundaries, evolutionary processes and units for conservation.
Other Responsibilities:
Member - African Amphibian Working Group, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)