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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Autores: Rocha, Carlos Frederico D., Anjos, Luciano A. [UNESP], Bergallo, Helena G.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2011
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
Repositorio:Repositório Institucional da UNESP
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.unesp.br:11449/18874
Acceso en línea:http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1984-46702011000600007
http://hdl.handle.net/11449/18874
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Exotic species
invasive lizard
monitoring of species
open habitat invasion
status of invasion
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spelling Conquering Brazil: the invasion by the exotic gekkonid lizard Hemidactylus mabouia (Squamata) in Brazilian natural environments Rocha, Carlos Frederico D. Anjos, Luciano A. [UNESP] Bergallo, Helena G. Exotic species invasive lizard monitoring of species open habitat invasion status of invasion 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 available records of H. mabouia living in natural conditions, considering secondary data obtained from the literature, supplemented with original field records obtained by the authors during fieldwork. We found a total of 36 records in the literature and/or field records reporting the occurrence of H. mabouia in natural habitats in 36 different localities in 13 Brazilian states. The states presenting a higher number of records were Rio de Janeiro (seven), Bahia, São Paulo (six), and Espírito Santo (five different areas). We show that the invasion of Brazilian natural habitats by H. mabouia has taken place for some decades. Presently we have consistent records that it has invaded natural habitats in 13 Brazilian states. This suggests thatit is important to start monitoring H. mabouia in order to measure the rate and effectiveness of its establishment in natural habitats in Brazil and also to evaluate the potential negative effects of this invasion on sympatric species. Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ) Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro Instituto de Biologia Departmento de Ecologia Universidade Estadual Paulista Instituto de Biociências Departmento de Parasitologia FAPERJ: E-26.110.430/2007 FAPERJ: E-26/102.404/2009 FAPERJ: E-26/102.799/2008 CNPq: 304791/2010-5 CNPq: 470265/2010-8 CNPq: 309527/2006-6 Sociedade Brasileira de Zoologia http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1984-46702011000600007 Zoologia (Curitiba). Sociedade Brasileira de Zoologia, v. 28, n. 6, p. 747-754, 2011. 1984-4670 http://hdl.handle.net/11449/18874 10.1590/S1984-46702011000600007 S1984-46702011000600007 WOS:000299068000007 S1984-46702011000600007.pdf
title Conquering Brazil: the invasion by the exotic gekkonid lizard Hemidactylus mabouia (Squamata) in Brazilian natural environments
spellingShingle Conquering Brazil: the invasion by the exotic gekkonid lizard Hemidactylus mabouia (Squamata) in Brazilian natural environments
Rocha, Carlos Frederico D.
Exotic species
invasive lizard
monitoring of species
open habitat invasion
status of invasion
title_short Conquering Brazil: the invasion by the exotic gekkonid lizard Hemidactylus mabouia (Squamata) in Brazilian natural environments
title_full Conquering Brazil: the invasion by the exotic gekkonid lizard Hemidactylus mabouia (Squamata) in Brazilian natural environments
title_fullStr Conquering Brazil: the invasion by the exotic gekkonid lizard Hemidactylus mabouia (Squamata) in Brazilian natural environments
title_full_unstemmed Conquering Brazil: the invasion by the exotic gekkonid lizard Hemidactylus mabouia (Squamata) in Brazilian natural environments
title_sort Conquering Brazil: the invasion by the exotic gekkonid lizard Hemidactylus mabouia (Squamata) in Brazilian natural environments
author Rocha, Carlos Frederico D.
author_facet Rocha, Carlos Frederico D.
Anjos, Luciano A. [UNESP]
Bergallo, Helena G.
author_role author
author2 Anjos, Luciano A. [UNESP]
Bergallo, Helena G.
author2_role author
author
topic Exotic species
invasive lizard
monitoring of species
open habitat invasion
status of invasion
topic_facet Exotic species
invasive lizard
monitoring of species
open habitat invasion
status of invasion
description 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 available records of H. mabouia living in natural conditions, considering secondary data obtained from the literature, supplemented with original field records obtained by the authors during fieldwork. We found a total of 36 records in the literature and/or field records reporting the occurrence of H. mabouia in natural habitats in 36 different localities in 13 Brazilian states. The states presenting a higher number of records were Rio de Janeiro (seven), Bahia, São Paulo (six), and Espírito Santo (five different areas). We show that the invasion of Brazilian natural habitats by H. mabouia has taken place for some decades. Presently we have consistent records that it has invaded natural habitats in 13 Brazilian states. This suggests thatit is important to start monitoring H. mabouia in order to measure the rate and effectiveness of its establishment in natural habitats in Brazil and also to evaluate the potential negative effects of this invasion on sympatric species.
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