期刊
CONSERVATION GENETICS
卷 8, 期 5, 页码 1177-1188出版社
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s10592-006-9272-0
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Anura; dispersal; AFLP; Africa; cloudforest; leaf-litter
Amphibians are in decline worldwide, and high altitude tropical areas appear to be the worst affected. This is in stark contrast with current information we have on gene flow in amphibian populations which focus on temperate pond breeding species. Using AFLP markers, we show that a small, direct-developing, leaf litter frog from the Taita Hills in south-west Kenya (Schoutedenella xenodactyloides) has extended populations covering large areas (> 3.5 km) of fragmented, forest habitat, uncharacteristic of typical amphibian models. Further, we demonstrate high levels of gene flow (F-ST < 0.065) through unsuitable dry savannah habitat which might otherwise be considered a barrier to dispersal. Landscape genetic analysis demonstrates a strong link between hydrologic features, and further highlights links between sites through specific catchments. We propose a model of passive-active dispersal for the Dwarf Squeaker, S. xenodactyloides, which features passive downhill and active uphill movements over large areas, contrasting with limited cross slope movements. Our study highlights the importance of the diverse reproductive strategies of the Amphibia when considering dispersal and gene flow, and hence conservation management.
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