Forensic Genetic Analyses of Melanistic Iguanas Highlight the Need to Monitor the Iguanid Trade

Lizards within the <i>Iguana iguana</i> species complex are among the most common reptilian pets, with the widest natural geographic range among iguanids. Deep phylogenetic divergence distinguishes multiple mitochondrial clades, and several taxonomic changes have recently been proposed....

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Main Authors: Blaklie Mitchell, Mark E. Welch, Matthijs P. van den Burg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/19/2660