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Illustrated keys and a DNA barcode reference library of the amphibians and terr...
Ceríaco, Luis Miguel Pires; Marques, Mariana Pimentel; Sousa, Ana Carolina Andrade de; Veríssimo, Joana; Beja, Pedro; Ferreira, SóniaThe herpetofauna of São Tomé and Príncipe consists of nine species of amphibians, all endemic, and 21 species of terrestrial reptiles, of which 17 are endemic. Our current knowl- edge regarding its natural history, ecology, and distribution is limited. Here two important tools are provided to support researchers, conservationists, and local authorities in the identification of the country’s herpetofauna: an ill...
Phylogeography, ecology and conservation of skink Adamastor, Trachylepis Adamas...
Sousa, Ana Carolina Andrade deThe genus Trachylepis is one of the most diverse of reptiles inhabiting the Gulf of Guinea islands. Trachylepis adamastor, endemic to Tinhosa Grande islet, was recently described based solely on morphology. The phylogenetic relation between T. adamastor and remaining Trachylepis species, ecology and conservation status were unknown. This study investigates the phylogenetic and phylogeographic relationships, as ...