Polymorphic microsatellite markers for the Florida scrub lizard (Sceloporus woodi)

The Florida scrub lizard (Sceloporus woodi) is one of a suite of species restricted to Florida scrub, a threatened ecosystem. We characterized eight microsatellite loci from scrub lizards based on screening of 75-91 individuals per locus. Polymorphism was high (8-20 alleles per locus). Observed and expected heterozygosities ranged from 0.32-0.83 and 0.77-0.91, respectively. These markers will be useful for population-level analyses and can contribute to a genetic foundation for conservation strategies for this endemic species.