Abstract
The systematic status of the dragon lizards Tympanocryptis lineata pinguicolla and T. tetraporophora (Agamidae) was examined by allozyme electrophoresis and multivariate morphological techniques. Both taxa exhibited considerable genetic and morphological differentiation from each other and from most other members of the T. lineata species group examined. The recognition of T. tetraporophora at the specific level is confirmed and T. l. pinguicolla is raised to full specific status. The remaining subspecies of T. lineata are each genetically well differentiated from each other and may represent full species. Allozyme analysis of specimens from the T. cephalus/intima complex in eastern Australia was problematic because of small samples and heterogenous distributions of alleles, a more extensive sampling being required to resolve their status. A key is provided for identification of species of Tympanocryptis in south-eastern Australia.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
