Reproductive traits of the São Nicolau wall gecko, Tarentola nicolauensis (Gekkota, Phyllodactylidae)
This study provides information on main reproductive characteristics of Tarentola nicolauensis. Egg-laying behavior, clutch size, reproductive effort, size, weight, incubation period and post-oviparous weight loss of eggs as well as hatching characteristics of offspring in captivity were described....
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| Date: | 2025 |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Publishing House "Akademperiodyka" of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
2025
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| Online Access: | https://ojs.akademperiodyka.org.ua/index.php/Zoodiversity/article/view/859 |
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| Journal Title: | Journal Zoodiversity |
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Journal Zoodiversity| Summary: | This study provides information on main reproductive characteristics of Tarentola nicolauensis. Egg-laying behavior, clutch size, reproductive effort, size, weight, incubation period and post-oviparous weight loss of eggs as well as hatching characteristics of offspring in captivity were described. It was found that Tarentola nicolauensis produces relatively few clutches in the course of a laying season and that the majority of clutches contain a single large egg rather than two comparatively small eggs. Hatching size and hatching weight of the hatchlings correspond to the egg sizes. These reproductive traits are characteristic of many endemic species of Tarentola of the Cape Verde Islands. Studies on life history and ecology of animals are important for species conservation. Such studies are unfortunately limited for reptiles. Therefore, studies in captivity are important and complement field studies. |
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