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An overview of Madagascar's leaf tailed geckos (genus Uroplatus): species boundaries, candidate species and review of geographical distribution based on molecular data.

Authors :
RATSOAVINA, FANOMEZANA M.
RAMINOSOA, NOROMALALA R.
LOUIS JR., EDWARD E.
RASELIMANANA, ACHILLE P.
GLAW, FRANK
VENCES, MIGUEL
Source :
Salamandra. 10/30/2013, Vol. 49 Issue 3, p115-148. 34p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses Madagascar's leaf tailed geckos of genus Uroplatus along with the information on geographical distribution, species boundries and high intraspecific genetic variability. It focuses on high intraspecific genetic variability to offer information on future taxonomic revisions, spatial prioritisation of conservation efforts. It mentions 14 species which has been allocated in five species group which include U. ebenaui group, U. alluaudi group and U. lineatus group.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00363375
Volume :
49
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Salamandra
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
91881819