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Sexual dimorphism in the Chin-spotted Knob-scale Lizard, Xenosaurus phalaroanthereon.

  • Published In: Western North American Naturalist, 2025, v. 85, n. 3. P. 536 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: SMITH, GEOFFREY R.; YUXIN MA; SHEETZ, KYLE H.; LEMOS-ESPINAL, JULIO A. 3 of 3

Abstract

Many aspects of the biology of lizards in the genus Xenosaurus remain relatively understudied, including sexual dimorphism. We studied sexual dimorphism in body and head size in X. phalaroanthereon from Oaxaca, Mexico. We found no sexual dimorphism in snout-vent length or head size in X. phalaroanthereon. The lack of information on survivorship and growth of the sexes, as well as their social behavior, make it difficult to provide explanations for the patterns of sexual dimorphism in this and other populations of Xenosaurus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Western North American Naturalist. 2025/11, Vol. 85, Issue 3, p536
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1527-0904
  • DOI:10.3398/064.085.0311
  • Accession Number:189899448
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