Speciation with gene flow in a narrow endemic West Virginia cave salamander (Gyrinophilus subterraneus)

Authors: Evan HC Grant; K P Mulder; Adrianne B Brand; Douglas B Chambers; Addison H Wynn; G A Capshaw; Mathew L Niemiller; John G Phillips; S R Kuchta; R C Bell

Contribution Number: 803

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10592-022-01445-7

Abstract/Summary

To support the FWS candidate species listing process, here we ascertain (1) the evolutionary distinctiveness of G. subterraneus, (2) the current status and trend of Gyrinophilus salamanders within General Davis Cave, and (3) the ecological setting and potential threats for the General Davis Cave habitat.

Publication details

Published Date:	2022-06-01
Outlet/Publisher:	Conservation Genetics 23, 727-744
Media Format:

adult WV spring salamander (Gyrinophilus subterraneus)
Photo by: A. Brand, USGS

ARMI Organizational Units:

Northeast - Biology

Topics:

Species and their Ecology

Place Names:

West Virginia

Keywords:

phylogeny; population; salamander; species

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