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Daniel K. Attuquayefio (BSc (Ghana), MSc (Scotland), PhD(Canada))

Daniel K. Attuquayefio (BSc (Ghana), MSc (Scotland), PhD(Canada))
Associate Professor (Contract)
dattuquayefio@ug.edu.gh, danattu@msn.com

 

Academic Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)- Zoology University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada (1996)                                                                                                                             
  • Master of Science (MSc)- Zoology University of Aberdeen, Scotland (1984)
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc)- Zoology, Second Class Honours- Upper Division University of Ghana, Legon-Accra (1979)

Awards/Citations:

  • Dedicated Service as Executive Secretary, Volta Basin Research Project (VBRP), University of Ghana (2009)
  • Dedicated Service as Head of Department, DABCS, University of Ghana (2008)
  • Best Teacher for the Sciences, University of Ghana (2007)
  • Most Dedicated Lecturer, Zoology Students’ Association (ZOSA), University of Ghana (2006/2007)
  • Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship for PhD studies at University of Guelph, Canada (1990)
  • British Council Technical Co-operation Scholarship for MSc studies at University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK (1982)
  • Angus Booth Memorial Prize, Best Zoology Student, University of Ghana (1979)

Research Interests:

  • Terrestrial vertebrate ecology and anatomy
  • Small mammal ecology, behaviour and population dynamics
  • Wildlife/biodiversity conservation with special reference to protected areas
  • Baseline faunal surveys and environmental monitoring for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Management Plan development
  • Zoological bases of African folklore and traditional knowledge

Selected Publications:

  1. Akam, C., Attuquayefio, D.K., Badiella-Gimenez, N., Owusu, E. & Dempsey, A. (2020) Abnormal behaviour of a captive white-naped mangabey (Cercocebus nululatus) female at WAPCA’s Endangered Primate Breeding Centre, Ghana. Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research (in press)
  2. Musah, Y., Attuquayefio, D.K., Pobee, A.N.A & Holbech, L.H. (2021) Ophidiophoba, myth generation and human perceptions of snake conservation in a typical savannah community in northern Ghana. Human Dimensions of Wildlife. DOI: 10.1080/10871209.2021.1952357 
  3. Ofori, B.Y., Obeng, E.A. & Attuquayefio, D.K. (2022) Urbanization influences small mammal composition, but not species richness in forest fragments in Accra, Ghana. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 194: 60  
  4. Ofori, B.Y., Mensah, J.B., Anderson, R.J., Quartey, J.K. & Attuquayefio, D.K. (2021) Diet composition of the common African toad, Sclerophrys regularis (Anura: Bufonidae) in a human-modified landscape. Herpetology Notes, 14: 1167-1176 
  5. Adu-Boahene, F., Kankam, B.O., Attuquayefio, D.K., & Quartey, J.K. (2021) Altitudinal variation in small mammal distribution on Mount Afadjato. Science and Development, 4 (2)
  6. Musah, Y., Ofori, B.Y.& Attuquayefio, D.K. (2019) Herpetofaunal community diversity and composition of a changing coastal wetland in Ghana. West African Journal of Ecology, 27 (1): 52-65. 
  7. Antwi, R.A., Ofori, B.Y., Attuquayefio, D.K. & Owusu, E.H. (2019) Predation on Kob (Kobus kob) by the African rock python (Python sebae) at Shai Hills Resource Reserve, Ghana. Herpetology Notes (in press)
  8. Musah, Y., Ameade, E.P.K., Attuquayefio, D.K. & Holbech, L.H. (2019) Epidemiology, ecology, and human perceptions of snakebites in a savanna community of northern Ghana. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 13 (18) .
  9. Tetteh, D.A., Asase, A., Frimpong, O. & Attuquayefio, D.K. (2018) Effect of cocoa farming intensification on some biodiversity and ecosystem properties in southern Ghana. Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment, 10 (7): 172-181. (ISSN 2006-9847)             
  10. Ofori, B.Y., Martey, P. & Attuquayefio, D.K. (2018) Observations of the African rainbow lizard (Agama picticauda Peters 1877) from Ghana feeding on bread. Herpetology Notes (in press)  
  11. Ofori, B.Y., Martey, P., Musah, Y. & Attuquayefio, D.K. (2018) Tail bifurcation in the African rainbow lizard (Agama agama Linnaeus, 1758) from Legon, Accra, Ghana. Herpetology Notes, 11: 843-845
  12. Ofori, B.Y., Attuquayefio, D.K., Gbogbo, F., & Owusu, E.H. (2018) Urban green area provides refuge for native small mammal biodiversity in a rapidly expanding city in Ghana. Environmental Monitoring & Assessment, 190 (8): 479-490
  13. Antwi, R.A., Owusu, E.H. & Attuquayefio, D.K. (2018) Species distribution of kobs (Kobus kob) in the Shai Hills Resource Reserve: An exploratory analysis. Environmental Monitoring & Assessment, 190: 107-121 
  14. Attuquayefio, D.K. (2017) “Mistaken identities” of animals in Ghana. ESS Magazine. Vol. 6 No. 1: 20-21
  15. Owusu, E.H., Ofori, B.Y. & Attuquayefio, D.K. (2017) Secondary impact of mining caused decline of primates and other medium-large mammals in forest reserves in southwestern Ghana. Extractive Industries and Society (http://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2017.11.007)
  16. Attuquayefio, D.K., Ofori, B.Y. & Owusu, E.H. (2017) Impact of mining and forest regeneration on small mammal biodiversity in the Western Region of Ghana. Environmental Monitoring & Assessment, 189: 237-246   [DOI: 1007/s 10661-017-5960-0]
  17. Ofori, B.Y., Attuquayefio, D.K., Owusu, E.H., Musah Y. & Ntiamoa-Baidu, Y.  (2016) Spatio-temporal variation in small mammal species richness, relative abundance and body-mass reveal changes in a coastal wetland ecosystem in Ghana. Environmental Monitoring & Assessment, 188: 330-                    
  18. Dakwa, K.B., Monney, K.A. & Attuquayefio, D.K. (2016) Raid range selection by elephants around Kakum Conservation Area: Implications for the identification of suitable mitigating measures. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation, 8 (2): 21-31
  19. Musah, Y., Attuquayefio, D.K., Ofori, B.Y. & Owusu, E.H. (2015) Herpetofauna under threat: A study of Kogyae Strict Nature Reserve. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation, 7 (11): 420-428
  20. Dakwa, K.B., Monney, K.A. & Attuquayefio, D.K. (2014) Density and distribution of bongos (Tragelaphus euryceros) in a high forest zone in Ghana. Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment, 6 (9): 331-341
  21. Attuquayefio, D.K. (2014) Editorial- Merging traditional and introduced wildlife conservation systems: An example from Ghana.  Asian Journal of Conservation Biology, 3 (1): 1-2
  22. Fobil, J.N., Carboo, D., Attuquayefio, D.K., Rodrigues, F.K. & Sory, S. (2010) Assessing municipal solid wastes (MSW) for composting programs in rapidly urbanizing areas: A case study from Accra, Ghana. International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, 6 (1/2): 25-40
  23. Attuquayefio, D.K. (2008) Biodiversity assessment of five Forest Reserves in the Brong-Ahafo Region. Ghana Journal of Science, 48: 37-46
  24. Attuquayefio, D.K. & Cobblah, M.A. (2007) Snakes: why we should learn about them. Pp. 16-20. In: Everyday Science for Schools, Vol. 4 (1) (Ed. K.A. Monney). Ghana Science Association Publication (ISSN 0855 322X)
  25. Attuquayefio, D.K. & Ryan, J.M. (2006) Taxonomic report on the mammals of two coastal wetlands in Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, 10: 47-58
  26. Attuquayefio, D.K., Raxworthy, C.J. & Ryan, J.M. (2005) Preliminary biodiversity assessment (herpetofauna and mammals) of a Coastal Wetland in the Volta Region, Ghana. Ghana Journal of Science, 45: 19-26
  27. Attuquayefio, D.K. & Fobil, J. (2005) An overview of biodiversity conservation in Ghana: Challenges and prospects. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, 7: 1-18
  28. Attuquayefio, D.K. (2004) The snakes of Ghana: Myth, science and reality. Ghana Journal of Science, 44: 73-86