Peter Kovalik
Well-known member
Kelly, S.B.A, Kelly, D.J., Cooper, N., Bahrun, A., Analuddin, K. & Marples, N. Molecular and phenotypic data reveal a cryptic species (Aves: Dicaeum) from the unique and understudied Sulawesi region. PLoS ONE [Impact Factor: 3.73]. In press.
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Kelly SBA, Kelly DJ, Cooper N, Bahrun A, Analuddin K, Marples NM. Cryptic avian diversity in the Sulawesi sub-region: a case study from the Wakatobi islands. XIV Congress of the European Society for Evolutionary Biology. Lisbon, 2013.
Abstract:
Species are the fundamental unit within evolutionary, biodiversity and conservation research. Accurate knowledge of the number of existing species is required to further our understanding of the patterns and processes that shape biodiversity. Cryptic species - two or more biologically distinct species classified as a single species due to morphological similarity - are therefore of great importance to evolutionary research. The discovery and recognition of such cryptic species requires an integrative, multi-disciplinary approach. We examined the taxonomic status of the Grey-sided Flowerpecker (Dicaeum celebicum kuehni) populations endemic to the Wakatobi islands. We present evidence from morphometric, genetic and phylogenetic analyses that describe the Wakatobi populations as a distinct, independently evolving species endemic to the Wakatobi archipelago. As the Wakatobi islands host a further five endemic subspecies, we feel these populations warrant re-examination. Previous studies of cryptic diversity in the Sulawesi sub-region have focussed predominantly on morphological, acoustic and plumage characteristics. Our results strongly suggest that the inclusion of modern genetic and phylogenetic techniques in future studies is essential to maximise the detection of cryptic diversity in this biologically rich sub-region.
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Kelly SBA, Kelly DJ, Cooper N, Bahrun A, Analuddin K, Marples NM. Cryptic avian diversity in the Sulawesi sub-region: a case study from the Wakatobi islands. XIV Congress of the European Society for Evolutionary Biology. Lisbon, 2013.
Abstract:
Species are the fundamental unit within evolutionary, biodiversity and conservation research. Accurate knowledge of the number of existing species is required to further our understanding of the patterns and processes that shape biodiversity. Cryptic species - two or more biologically distinct species classified as a single species due to morphological similarity - are therefore of great importance to evolutionary research. The discovery and recognition of such cryptic species requires an integrative, multi-disciplinary approach. We examined the taxonomic status of the Grey-sided Flowerpecker (Dicaeum celebicum kuehni) populations endemic to the Wakatobi islands. We present evidence from morphometric, genetic and phylogenetic analyses that describe the Wakatobi populations as a distinct, independently evolving species endemic to the Wakatobi archipelago. As the Wakatobi islands host a further five endemic subspecies, we feel these populations warrant re-examination. Previous studies of cryptic diversity in the Sulawesi sub-region have focussed predominantly on morphological, acoustic and plumage characteristics. Our results strongly suggest that the inclusion of modern genetic and phylogenetic techniques in future studies is essential to maximise the detection of cryptic diversity in this biologically rich sub-region.
