In:
Vertebrate Zoology, Pensoft Publishers, Vol. 73 ( 2023-05-26), p. 545-556
Abstract:
This study integrates analyses of mitochondrial DNA sequences and morphological and acoustic data to re-evaluate the taxonomic status of Rhinolophus rex rex , R. r. paradoxolophus and R. schnitzleri throughout their distribution ranges. Based on a dense geographic sampling of specimens hitherto referred to these taxa and contrary to the current taxonomic view, our results indicate that all examined specimens of these taxa are representatives of a single, widely distributed and morphologically variable species, R. rex . The recognition of its geographic populations as different subspecies ( R. r. rex and R. r. paradoxolophus ) or distinct species ( R. schnitzleri ) based on morphological and acoustic data should be regarded as invalid. In the light of this revision, we also reassess the conservation status of R. rex against IUCN Red List criteria as Near Threatened.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2625-8498
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1864-5755
DOI:
10.3897/vz.73.e101487
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10.3897/vz.73.e101487.suppl1
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10.3897/vz.73.e101487.suppl2
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10.3897/vz.73.e101487.suppl3
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10.3897/vz.73.e101487.suppl4
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Pensoft Publishers
Publication Date:
2023
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2392087-7
SSG:
12
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