Niche Differences among Three Sympatric Species of Ameiva (Reptilia: Teiidae) on Hispaniola

The purpose of our study was to characterize some aspects of the ecological niches of the Ameiva in this community by quantifying the niche dimensions of diet and habitat.

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Published in:Journal of herpetology 1999-03, Vol.33 (1), p.131-136
Main Authors: Sproston, Amy L., Glor, Richard E., Hartley, Laurel M., Censky, Ellen J., Powell, Robert, Parmerlee, John S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ameiva
Diet
Ecological niches
Ecology
Female animals
Forest canopy
Lizards
Natural history
Population ecology
Species
Sympatric species
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Summary:The purpose of our study was to characterize some aspects of the ecological niches of the Ameiva in this community by quantifying the niche dimensions of diet and habitat.
ISSN:0022-1511
1937-2418
DOI:10.2307/1565554