Conquering Brazil: the invasion by the exotic gekkonid lizard Hemidactylus mabouia (Squamata) in Brazilian natural environments

Conquering Brazil: the invasion by the exotic gekkonid lizard Hemidactylus mabouia (Squamata) in Brazilian natural environments

In this study we review the records regarding occurrence of Hemidactylus mabouia Moreau De Jonnès, 1818 in Brazil, looking for records of the species in natural habitats, in order to assess the present status of this gecko as an exotic or invasive alien species in the country. We surveyed the availa...

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Main Authors:	Carlos Frederico D. Rocha, Luciano A. Anjos, Helena G. Bergallo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Zoologia 2011-12-01
Series:	Zoologia (Curitiba)
Subjects:	Exotic species invasive lizard monitoring of species open habitat invasion status of invasion
Online Access:	http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-46702011000600007

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