Emoia cyanura and E. impar (Lacertilia, Scincidae) Are Partially Syntopic in American Samoa
Schwaner TD and Ineich I. 1998. Emoia cyanura and E. impar (Lacertilia, Scincidae) Are Partially Syntopic in American Samoa. Copeia. 1998(1):247-249
Reports on the ecology of Emoia cyanura and E. impar on seven islands in American Samoa. A sample of 522 skinks contained 329 E. cyanura and 193 E. impar specimens. Tail colors between species varied greatly, suggesting that tail color is useful for species identification.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Schwaner, Terry; Ineich, Ivan
- Units
- NPSA , PACN
- Keywords
- American Samoa, Animal Studies, Emoia cyanura, Emoia impar, Lizard, Reptile, Species Identification