A New Genus and Species of Diplodactylid Gecko (Reptilia: Squamata: Diplodactylidae) from Northwestern New Caledonia.

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dc.contributor.authorBauer, Aaron M.
dc.contributor.authorJackman, Todd
dc.contributor.authorSadlier, Ross A.
dc.contributor.authorWhitaker, Anthony H.
dc.date.accessioned2012-05-08T22:00:21Z
dc.date.available2012-05-08T22:00:21Z
dc.date.issued2006-01
dc.descriptionv. ill. 23 cm.
dc.descriptionQuarterly
dc.description.abstractA new genus and species of diplodactylid gecko, Oedodera marmorata Bauer, Jackman, Sadlier & Whitaker, is described from low-elevation maquis habitat near Paagoume`ne in the northwest of the Province Nord, New Caledonia. The new gecko is a robust form that is superficially similar to members of the genus Bavayia Roux but differs in several digital characteristics, the presence of a patch (versus 1–2 rows) of precloacal pores, and a uniquely swollen neck. In addition, molecular data indicate that the new form is the basal member of the entire radiation of New Caledonian diplodactylids. The new species is at risk due to wildfires, introduced predators and perhaps competitors, and planned mine development into part of its range.
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dc.identifier.citationBauer, AM, Jackman T, Sadlier, Ross A, Whitaker, AH. A New Genus and Species of Diplodactylid Gecko (Reptilia: Squamata: Diplodactylidae) from Northwestern New Caledonia. Pac Sci 60(1): 125-136.
dc.identifier.issn0030-8870
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10125/22553
dc.language.isoen-US
dc.publisherHonolulu, University of Hawaii Press
dc.relation.ispartofseriesvol. 60, no.1
dc.subject.lcshNatural history--Periodicals.
dc.subject.lcshScience--Periodicals
dc.subject.lcshNatural history--Pacific Area--Periodicals.
dc.titleA New Genus and Species of Diplodactylid Gecko (Reptilia: Squamata: Diplodactylidae) from Northwestern New Caledonia.
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