L. F. Bautista Alcantara

Molecular assessment of confiscated Sceloporus lizards (Squamata: Phrynosomatidae) reveals unresolved taxonomic affinities and genetic reference gaps in Honduras

Molecular tools play a crucial role in biodiversity research and wildlife forensics, yet Central America remains underrepresented in genetic reference databases, particularly for reptiles. In Honduras, species of the genus Sceloporus are poorly studied despite their ecological relevance and increasing demand in the...