First evidence for crossbreeding between invasive Iguana iguana and the native rock iguana (Genus Cyclura) on Little Cayman Island
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Date Issued
2017Author
Moss, Jeanette B.Welch, Mark E.
Burton, Frederic J.
Vallee, Michael V.
Houlcroft, Edward W.
Laaser, Tanja
Gerber, Glenn P.
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1387-3547, 1573-1464Journal
Biological InvasionsVolume
20Start page
817End page
823
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http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10530-017-1602-2Abstract
Green iguanas (Iguana iguana) are invasive throughout the West Indies and co-occur on several islands with native rock iguanas (Genus Cyclura). In August 2016, three hybrid hatchlings were captured on Little Cayman Island, providing the first evidence for a successful crossbreeding event between I. iguana and any Cyclura rock iguana species in the wild.....Type
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10.1007/s10530-017-1602-2
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