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Barsch, Frank, Ziegler, Thomas and van Schingen, Mona (2016). First population assessment of the endemic insular Psychedelic Rock Gecko (Cnemaspis psychedelica) in southern Vietnam with implications for conservation. Amphib. Reptile Conserv., 10 (2). S. 18 - 27. MODESTO: AMPHIBIAN & REPTILE CONSERVATION. ISSN 1083-446X

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Abstract

The Psychedelic Rock Gecko (Cnemaspis psychedelica) was recently discovered on Hon Khoai Island, Ca Mau Province, South Vietnam. Its striking coloration makes the species highly desired on the international pet market. Although public access to the Island is generally prohibited, a number of specimens were already illegally captured and internationally offered for extremely high prices. In contrast, the current wild population size and the extent of human impacts on the species remain unknown. The present study provides the first population size estimation using a capture-recapture method and evaluation of potential threats to C. psychedelica in order to assess its conservation status. While the wild population was found to be relatively stable and actively reproducing at time, we simultaneously recorded increasing habitat destruction, which might considerably affect the population of C. psychedelica. Thus, we herein provide recommendations for in situ conservation. Furthermore, we report the first record of C. psychedelica from another small offshore Island in Rach Gia Bay.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Barsch, Frank UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Ziegler, Thomas UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED van Schingen, Mona UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-288148
Journal or Publication Title:	Amphib. Reptile Conserv.
Volume:	10
Number:	2
Page Range:	S. 18 - 27
Date:	2016
Publisher:	AMPHIBIAN & REPTILE CONSERVATION
Place of Publication:	MODESTO
ISSN:	1083-446X
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language BREEDING FACILITY; STRAUCH 1887; PROJECTS; SIZE Multiple languages Zoology Multiple languages
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/28814