Trophic interactions of an invasive gecko in an endemic-rich oceanic island: insights using DNA metabarcoding
Understanding the trophic interactions of introduced predators is key for evidence-based
management of biological invasions. This is particularly important in oceanic islands, where …
management of biological invasions. This is particularly important in oceanic islands, where …
Comparing the dietary niche overlap and ecomorphological differences between invasive Hemidactylus mabouia geckos and a native gecko competitor
Hemidactylus mabouia is one of the most successful, widespread invasive reptile species
and has become ubiquitous across tropical urban settings in the Western Hemisphere. Its …
and has become ubiquitous across tropical urban settings in the Western Hemisphere. Its …
Lack of country-wide systematic herpetology collections in Portugal jeopardizes future research and conservation
Abstract Natural History Collections (NHCs) represent the world's largest repositories of long-
term biodiversity datasets. Specimen collection and voucher deposition has been the …
term biodiversity datasets. Specimen collection and voucher deposition has been the …
Novel method to investigate thermal exchange rates in small, terrestrial ectotherms: A proof-of-concept on the gecko Tarentola mauritanica
Thermoregulating ectotherms may resort to different external heat sources to modulate their
body temperature through an array of behavioural and physiological adaptations which …
body temperature through an array of behavioural and physiological adaptations which …
The effect of miniaturization on the evolution of sexual size dimorphism in geckos
The evolution of miniaturization can result in dramatic alterations of morphology, physiology,
and behavior; however, the effects of miniaturization on sexual dimorphism remain largely …
and behavior; however, the effects of miniaturization on sexual dimorphism remain largely …
Autecology of the gecko Phyllopezus periosus (Squamata: Phyllodactylidae) inhabiting rock cliffs of a waterfall canyon from the semi-arid region of northeastern Brazil
Phyllopezus periosus is the largest phyllodactilid in Brazil, with a relictual distribution in the
Caatinga Domain. Herein, we investigated the autecology of P. periosus, describing activity …
Caatinga Domain. Herein, we investigated the autecology of P. periosus, describing activity …
Ontogenic differences and sexual dimorphism of the locomotor performance in a nocturnal gecko, Tarentola mauritanica
Locomotion performance in reptiles is deeply associated with habitat use, escape from
predators, prey capture, and territory defense. As ectotherms, this trait in lizards is extremely …
predators, prey capture, and territory defense. As ectotherms, this trait in lizards is extremely …
No survival costs for sexually selected traits in a polygynous non-territorial lizard
Polygyny is a common mating system in lizards. In polygynous species, males usually
display status badges and use weaponry to prevent reproductive access of competitors to …
display status badges and use weaponry to prevent reproductive access of competitors to …
The relationship between habitat use and body shape in geckos
Geckos are a highly diverse group of lizards, with more than 1,700 species that exhibit a
wide range of behaviors, ecologies, and sizes. However, no study has examined links …
wide range of behaviors, ecologies, and sizes. However, no study has examined links …
Ontogenetic changes in the diet and head morphology of an omnivorous tropidurid lizard (Microlophus thoracicus)
Ontogenetic shifts from an insectivorous diet towards an herbivorous one are well known in
lizards. Energetic, behavioral and morphological factors have been linked to this pattern, but …
lizards. Energetic, behavioral and morphological factors have been linked to this pattern, but …