A multilocus phylogeny of Malagasy scincid lizards elucidates the relationships of the fossorial genera Androngo and Cryptoscincus

Crottini, Angelica; Dordel, Janina; Köhler, Jörn; Glaw, Frank; Schmitz, Andreas; Vences, Miguel

doi:10.1016/j.ympev.2009.05.024

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“…550 bp of the 3ʹ terminus of the mitochondrial rrnL (large ribosomal RNA, or 16S rRNA gene). For primers and cycling protocols, see Crottini et al (2009). Standard polymerase chain reactions (PCR) were performed in a final volume of 11 μL and using 0.3 μL each of 10 pmol primer, 0.25 μL of total dNTP 10 mM (Promega), 0.08 μL of 5 U/mL GoTaq, and 2.5 μL 5X Green GoTaq Reaction Buffer (Promega).…”

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The common chameleonChamaeleo chamaeleonin southern Italy: evidence for allochthony of populations in Apulia and Calabria (Reptilia: Squamata: Chamaeleonidae)

Andreone

Angelici²,

Carlino³

et al. 2016

Italian Journal of Zoology

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The common chameleon Chamaeleo chamaeleon is present in many Mediterranean countries. Its occurrence in Italy is historically reported for Sicily, where it appears to be no longer present. While many contemporary findings across the Italian Penisula refer to single observations, likely due to introduced or released animals, the species turned out to be established in two southern regions (Apulia and Calabria) with acclimatised populations. To investigate their provenance, we analysed tissue samples of individuals from these localities. A fragment of the mitochondrial 16S rRNA gene was amplified and compared with sequences available in Genbank. Our results showed that individuals from Calabria share haplotypes with those from Tunisia (N. Africa), while those from Apulia are coincident to samples from Israel. This suggests that individuals were most likely introduced in Italy.

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The common chameleonChamaeleo chamaeleonin southern Italy: evidence for allochthony of populations in Apulia and Calabria (Reptilia: Squamata: Chamaeleonidae)

Andreone

Angelici²,

Carlino³

et al. 2016

Italian Journal of Zoology

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“…These nuclear genes have proven useful previ-186 ously to resolve the phylogenetic relationships of skinks at the 187 population and species level (Crottini et al, 2009;Linkem et al, 188 2011). We obtained DNA from hepatic and muscular tissue stored 189 in 99% ethanol.…”

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Molecular phylogenetics and biogeography of the Neotropical skink genus Mabuya Fitzinger (Squamata: Scincidae) with emphasis on Colombian populations

Pinto-Sánchez

Calderón‐Espinosa

Miralles

et al. 2015

Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution

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“…Madascincus igneocaudatus - Glaw and Vences (2007, partim), Crottini et al (2009;partim), Miralles et al (2011a, c, partim;2011b); Madascincus igneocaudatus "igneocaudatus-C clade" -Miralles and Vences (2013); Madascincus sp. "igneocaudatus" central clade - Miralles et al (2015).…”

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“…The definition of the genus Madascincus herein follows previous molecular work (Schmitz et al 2005, Crottini et al 2009, Miralles et al 2011c, Miralles and Vences 2013, encompassing all species of an exclusively four-legged clade that is sister to the legless genus Paracontias. The term "Madascincus nanus complex" designates a putative complex of species encompassing M. nanus, M. macrolepis and a candidate species previously referred as Madascincus sp.…”

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Species delimitation methods put into taxonomic practice: two new Madascincus species formerly allocated to historical species names (Squamata, Scincidae)

Miralles¹,

Köhler²,

Glaw³

et al. 2016

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In a previous study, Miralles & Vences (2013) compared seven different methods of species delimitation applied to the genus Madascincus. While focusing on methodological aspects their study involved an extensive data set of multilocus DNA sequences and of comparative morphology. On this basis they emphasized the need of revising the taxonomy of Madascincus, and revealed the existence of at least two well-supported candidate species. The present paper provides formal descriptions of these two taxa: (1) M. miafina sp. n., a species from dry areas of northern Madagascar, morphologically very similar to M. polleni (although both species are not retrieved as sister taxa), and (2) M. pyrurus sp. n., a montane species occurring >1500 m above sea level, endemic to the central highlands of Madagascar (Ibity and Itremo Massifs). Phylogenetically, M. pyrurus is the sister species of M. igneocaudatus, a taxon restricted to the dry littoral regions of the south and south-west of Madagascar in lowlands <500 m above sea level. To facilitate future taxonomic work, we furthermore elaborated an identification key for species of Madascincus. Finally, some aspects of the biogeographic patterns characterising the different main clades within the genus Madascincus are provided and discussed for the first time in the light of a robust phylogenetic framework. Key WordsMadascincus miafina sp. n. Madascincus pyrurus sp. n. Madagascar phylogeny morphology integrative taxonomy species complex biogeography

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A multilocus phylogeny of Malagasy scincid lizards elucidates the relationships of the fossorial genera Androngo and Cryptoscincus

Cited by 23 publications

References 24 publications

The common chameleonChamaeleo chamaeleonin southern Italy: evidence for allochthony of populations in Apulia and Calabria (Reptilia: Squamata: Chamaeleonidae)

The common chameleonChamaeleo chamaeleonin southern Italy: evidence for allochthony of populations in Apulia and Calabria (Reptilia: Squamata: Chamaeleonidae)

Molecular phylogenetics and biogeography of the Neotropical skink genus Mabuya Fitzinger (Squamata: Scincidae) with emphasis on Colombian populations

Species delimitation methods put into taxonomic practice: two new Madascincus species formerly allocated to historical species names (Squamata, Scincidae)

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