Conservation genetics of the endangered Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard (Uma inornata)

Shannon M. Hedtke, Kelly R. Zamudio, Christopher A. Phillips, Jonathan Losos, Phil Brylski

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Abstract

We used microsatellite loci to examine rangewide population structure and interpopulation gene flow in the federally threatened Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard (Uma inornata). Our results indicate low population differentiation consistent with high gene flow, recent colonization and range expansion, and/or frequent local extirpation/recolonization events. Given high historical gene flow among populations and current isolation of remaining populations, conservation planning for this species should include monitoring of potential deleterious effects that may result from reduction in gene flow, such as inbreeding and loss of genetic variation, to ensure maintenance of ecological and evolutionary population processes adequate for long-term survival of the species.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)411-420
Number of pages10
JournalHerpetologica
Volume63
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2007

Keywords

  • Fringe-toed lizards
  • Gene flow
  • Genetic variation
  • Microsatellites
  • Uma inornata

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Animal Science and Zoology

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