Health status of Polychrus gutturosus based on physical examination, hematology and biochemistry parameters in Costa Rica.

ABSTRACT: Studies evaluating the health status and characteristics of free-ranging wildlife populations are scarce or absent for most species. Saurian health assessments are usually performed in species that have conservation issues or that are kept in captivity. The Berthold's bush anole (Polychrus guturossus) is one of eight species belonging to the genus Polychrus, the only representative of the family Polychrotidae. Only a handful of studies have been reported concerning these lizard's morphological variation, ecology, and natural history, probably because P. gutturosus is a canopy dweller and it can be difficult to locate individuals. It is believed that deforestation and habitat modification could pose a threat for this species, although to date no health assessment has be

SUBMITTER: Arguedas R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7796665 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature