Taxonomic Revision of the<i>Pseudogekko compresicorpus</i>Complex (Reptilia: Squamata: Gekkonidae), With Descriptions of Three New Species

Siler, Cameron D.; Welton, Luke J.; Davis, Drew R.; Watters, Jessa L.; Davey, Conner S.; Diesmos, Arvin C.; Diesmos, Mae L.; Brown, Rafe M.

doi:10.1655/herpmonographs-d-14-00005

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“…Hilong-hilong. Siler et al (2014c) demonstrated that this species had previously been incorrectly placed in the genus Pseudogekko (Brown and Alcala 1978), and actually possesses diagnostic characters that ally it with Lepidodactylus . This species has not been observed since its original collection and should now be designated “Data Deficient” (DD; IUCN 2010) until an assessment in the form of a field survey at the type locality can be undertaken.…”

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“…50) is a member of an endemic genus of geckos in the Philippines, and formerly recognized as a member of the Pseudogekko compresicorpus Complex (Brown and Alcala 1978, Siler et al 2014c, d). Recently, the species complex was revised using genetic and morphological data, restricting the range of true Pseudogekko compresicorpus to the Luzon PAIC, and recognizing three new species within the species complex (Siler et al 2014c,d). The longer-bodied species found in central and northeastern Mindanao is now recognized as Pseudogekko pungkaypinit , and at this time does not qualify for elevated or threatened conservation status (LC; Siler et al 2014; IUCN 2016).…”

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The amphibians and reptiles of Mindanao Island, southern Philippines, II: the herpetofauna of northeast Mindanao and adjacent islands

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We summarize all available amphibian and reptile species distribution data from the northeast Mindanao faunal region, including small islands associated with this subcenter of endemic vertebrate biodiversity. Together with all publicly available historical information from biodiversity repositories, we present new data from several major herpetological surveys, including recently conducted inventories on four major mountains of northeast Mindanao, and adjacent islands of Camiguin Sur, Dinagat, and Siargao. We present species accounts for all taxa, comment on unresolved taxonomic problems, and provide revisions to outdated IUCN conservation status assessments in cases where our new data significantly alter earlier classification status summaries. Together, our comprehensive analysis of this fauna suggests that the greater Mindanao faunal region possesses distinct subcenters of amphibian and reptile species diversity, and that until this area is revisited and its fauna and actually studied, with on-the-ground field work including targeted surveys of species distributions coupled to the study their natural history, our understanding of the diversity and conservation status of southern Philippine herpetological fauna will remain incomplete. Nevertheless, the northeast Mindanao geographical area (Caraga Region) appears to have the highest herpetological species diversity (at least 126 species) of any comparably-sized Philippine faunal subregion.

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The amphibians and reptiles of Mindanao Island, southern Philippines, II: the herpetofauna of northeast Mindanao and adjacent islands

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“…Studies attempting to provide taxonomic stability to non-monophyletic species complexes composed of multiple, recognized taxa Siler et al 2011aSiler et al , 2012aSiler et al , 2014aDavis et al 2014;Brown et al 2015) are vital to our understanding of Philippine biodiversity. For the genus Brachymeles, our understanding of species-level diversity has increased exponentially during the last decade (Siler 2010;Siler et al ,b, 2011aSiler et al ,b,c,d, 2012aDavis et al 2014;Geheber et al 2016), a direct result of three important factors: (1) continued biodiversity survey efforts at multiple sites throughout the Philippines, (2) collection of high quality, vouchered museum specimens with associated genetic data, and (3) careful inspection of historical museum specimens to identify populations with unique suites of diagnostic morphological characters .…”

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“…compresicorpus Taylor [Tablas Island]; Siler et al 2014a). Although we would expect genetic data to reveal B. dalawangdaliri sp.…”

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Additions to Philippine Slender Skinks of the Brachymeles bonitae Complex (Reptilia: Squamata: Scincidae) III: a new species from Tablas Island

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Studies of the diversity of Philippine amphibians and reptiles have resulted in the continued description of cryptic species. Species formerly thought to range across multiple recognized faunal regions are now considered to be assemblages of multiple unique species, each restricted to a single faunal region. This pattern continues to hold true when considering Philippine skinks of the genus Brachymeles. Recent studies have resulted in the description of numerous unique species with many exhibiting various degrees of digit loss or limb reduction, as well as suggesting that unique lineages are still present in the B. bonitae Complex. In this paper, we describe a new species of fossorial skink within this species complex from Tablas Island based on collections made nearly 50 years ago. Although no genetic data are available for the new species, examinations of morphological data (qualitative traits, meristic counts, and mensural measurements) support its distinction from all other members of the genus. Brachymeles dalawangdaliri sp. nov. is differentiated from other members of the genus based on a suite of unique phenotypic characteristics, including a small body size (SVL 66.0-80.9 mm), bidactyl fore-limbs, digitless, unidactyl, or bidactyl hind limbs, a high number of presacral vertebrae (49), the absence of auricular openings, and distinct dorsal head scale patterns. The description of the new species increases the diversity of endemic vertebrates recognized to occur in the Romblon Island Group in the central Philippines.

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“…Scientific exploration of Southeast Asia has a long fruitful history that has resulted in a number of newly described species of amphibians and reptiles, especially since the early 2000's (e.g., Bain et al 2003;Brown et al 2009Brown et al , 2013Siler et al 2014;Amarasinghe et al 2015). In the Philippines, an island nation in Southeast Asia composed of more than 7,100 islands, species discoveries occur quite frequently, and the known diversity of endemic amphibians and reptiles has increased exponentially over the last few decades (Brown et al 2008Brown & Stuart 2012;Diesmos et al 2015).…”

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Additions to Philippine Slender Skinks of the Brachymeles bonitae Complex (Reptilia: Squamata: Scincidae) I: a new species from Lubang Island

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A new species of slender skink is described from the Philippines. The species is endemic to Lubang Island, and is assigned to the Brachymeles bonitae Complex based on phenotypic and genetic data. Specimens were collected from Lubang Island between 1991 and 2012, and were examined based on morphological data (qualitative traits, meristic counts, and mensural measurements). Published genetic sequence data from phylogenetic studies of the genus reveal the new species to be highly divergent from congeners. Brachymeles ligtas sp. nov. is differentiated from other members of the genus based on a number of distinct morphological features, including small body size (SVL 60.7-79.6 mm), bidactyl fore-limbs, digitless hind limbs, high number of presacral vertebrae (50), and the absence of auricular openings. Additionally, the new species has diagnostic, distinct dorsal head scale patterns. This new species becomes the only member of the genus known to occur on the deep-ocean island of Lubang.

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Taxonomic Revision of thePseudogekko compresicorpusComplex (Reptilia: Squamata: Gekkonidae), With Descriptions of Three New Species

Cited by 14 publications

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The amphibians and reptiles of Mindanao Island, southern Philippines, II: the herpetofauna of northeast Mindanao and adjacent islands

The amphibians and reptiles of Mindanao Island, southern Philippines, II: the herpetofauna of northeast Mindanao and adjacent islands

Additions to Philippine Slender Skinks of the Brachymeles bonitae Complex (Reptilia: Squamata: Scincidae) III: a new species from Tablas Island

Additions to Philippine Slender Skinks of the Brachymeles bonitae Complex (Reptilia: Squamata: Scincidae) I: a new species from Lubang Island

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