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Velo-Antón, G., Wink, M., Schneeweiß, N., & Fritz, U. (2010). Native or not? tracing the origin of wild-caught and captive freshwater turtles in a threatened and widely distributed species (emys orbicularis). Conservation Genetics, (accepted).
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| Resource type: Journal Article DOI: 10.1007/s10592-010-0141-5 BibTeX citation key: VeloAntn2010 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Emydidae, Emys, Emys orbicularis, Emys trinacris, Europa = Europe, Genetik = genetics, Habitat = habitat, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Systematik = taxonomy Creators: Fritz, Schneeweiß, Velo-Antón, Wink Collection: Conservation Genetics |
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Pet and food trade are among the major threats for many chelonians species worldwide. We investigate the impact of the present and past trade in European pond turtles (Emys orbicularis, E. trinacris) on their extant distribution pattern. Using a comprehensive mtDNA dataset of cytochrome b haplotypes derived from more than 1,550 individuals, we assigned wild-caught allochthonous and captive turtles from six European countries to their native regions across the entire distribution range. We found allochthonous haplotypes in all countries surveyed, providing evidence of long-distance translocations owing to past and present trade, illegal poaching or collection by tourists. In summary, we identify source regions of allochthonous turtles and past and present trade routes. Moreover, we point out future directions which would contribute to conservation and management of these threatened species.
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