Tail bifurcation in Gehyra mutilata (Wiegmann, 1834) and an updated compilation of tail abnormality records in Gekkota

Evan S.H. Quah and Lee L. Grismer (2024) Tail bifurcation in Gehyra mutilata (Wiegmann, 1834) and an updated compilation of tail abnormality records in Gekkota. Herpetology Notes, 17. pp. 1-7. ISSN 2071-5773

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Abstract

We present the first detailed record of tail bifurcation in Gehyra mutilata from Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. In addition, we compile and update the records of tail abnormalities in the Gekkota based on the latest taxonomy. In total, 69 species from 36 genera and six families within the Gekkota were recorded to have tail malformations. The family Gekkonidae was represented by the highest number of species (46 species), followed by the Diplodactylidae (8), Phyllodactylidae (7), Sphaerodactylidae (4), Eublepharidae (2), and Pygopodidae (2).

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Anomaly, bifid, caudal autotomy, four-clawed gecko, malformation, multifurcation, regeneration, supernumerary
Subjects:	Q Science > QH Natural history > QH301-705.5 Biology (General) > QH471-489 Reproduction R Medicine > RD Surgery > RD1-811 Surgery > RD137-145 Surgery in childhood, adolescence, pregnancy, old age
Department:	INSTITUTE > Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	16 Oct 2024 14:05
Last Modified:	16 Oct 2024 14:05
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41414

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