Provenance and genetic diversity of the non-native geckos Phelsuma grandis Gray 1870 and Gekko gecko (Linnaeus 1758) in southern Florida, USA

In situ adaptation and ecological release facilitate the occupied niche expansion of a non‐native Madagascan day gecko in Florida

“…grandis with high accuracy (Figure 6b), the degree to which compe- (Fieldsend et al, 2021)would be very strong evidence that in situ adaptation has indeed occurred. Knowledge of the factors underlying the discrepancy between the predicted and observed distribution of P. grandis in Florida would inform the management of similar species currently colonizing Florida, such as P. laticauda (Fieldsend et al, 2020).…”

“…grandis from far northern Madagascar—the probable source region of most Florida P . grandis (Fieldsend et al., 2021)—would be very strong evidence that in situ adaptation has indeed occurred. Knowledge of the factors underlying the discrepancy between the predicted and observed distribution of P .…”

First record of an Asian tongueworm, Raillietiella orientalis (Pentastomida: Raillietiellidae), parasitizing a Tokay Gecko, (Gekko gecko, Squamata: Gekkonidae): a novel interaction between two non-native species in Florida

“…T he Tokay Gecko, Gekko gecko (Linnaeus 1758) (Fig. 1), is native to Asia (Rösler et al 2011), but was introduced to Florida in the 1960s (King and Krakauer 1966) and is now firmly established in the state (Krysko et al 2019;Fieldsend et al 2021). The pentastome, Raillietiella orientalis (Hett 1915) (Fig.…”

Extreme male color polymorphism supports the introduction of multiple native-range Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) lineages to Florida, USA

“…Clade B Panther Chameleons are distributed widely in northern and northeastern Madagascar (Fig. 3; Grbic et al 2015), including areas known to serve as hubs for the international reptile trade (e.g., Antsiranana; Fieldsend et al 2021). Consequently, suggesting that Clade B chameleons could be present in Florida is reasonable, as is the assumption that all three major native-range clades have been introduced to the state.…”

“…Note that the key does not allow for definitive assignment to Clade B or Clade C/Subclade C2. cally distinct native-range lineages (e.g., Kolbe et al 2007;Fieldsend et al 2021). When distinct lineages occur in sympatry, hybridization or admixture can result, sometimes leading to elevated population-level genetic diversity (Kolbe et al 2007;Dlugosch and Parker 2008;Gillis et al 2009), individual-level heterosis (i.e., hybrid vigor; Facon et al 2005), or both (Facon et al 2005).…”