Podarcis carbonelli Pérez-Mellado, 1981 is a distinct species

Abstract Podarcis carbonelli is considered a full species on the basis of its morphological and genetic divergence from P. bocagei and P. hispanica. Podarcis carbonelli differs from P. bocagei in all twelve biometric variables compared and also in chromatic patterns. Podarcis carbonelli diverges fro...

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Published in:Amphibia-reptilia 2002, Vol.23 (4), p.459-468
Main Authors: Sá-Sousa, Paulo, Harris, D. James
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Podarcis carbonelli is considered a full species on the basis of its morphological and genetic divergence from P. bocagei and P. hispanica. Podarcis carbonelli differs from P. bocagei in all twelve biometric variables compared and also in chromatic patterns. Podarcis carbonelli diverges from P.bocagei by more than 13% between cytochrome b sequences (mitochondrial DNA), a value typically reported between congeneric reptile species. Biogeographical criteria also support this hypothesis, as both lizard forms have different distribution ranges with a limited parapatric zone of contact without morphological intermediates.
ISSN:0173-5373
1568-5381
DOI:10.1163/15685380260462365