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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.
- Source :
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Salamandra . 10/30/2013, Vol. 49 Issue 3, p115-148. 34p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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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.
- Subjects :
- *GECKOS
*REPTILES
*ZOOGEOGRAPHY
*TAXONOMY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00363375
- Volume :
- 49
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Salamandra
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 91881819