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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 159-164 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Caribbean Journal of Science |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 3-4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1986 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Aspects of the life history of Cuban iguanas on Isla Magueyes, Puerto Rico. / Christian, K.
In: Caribbean Journal of Science, Vol. 22, No. 3-4, 1986, p. 159-164.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Aspects of the life history of Cuban iguanas on Isla Magueyes, Puerto Rico
AU - Christian, K.
PY - 1986
Y1 - 1986
N2 - Cyclura spp on Isla Magueyes have an extended period of courtship that begins in late March or early April and lasts until the females move to their nesting sites in early June. Compared to the nesting behavior of other species of iguanas, Cuban iguanas are extremely secretive, and although defense of the nests by females is variable, it is less vigorous than in some species. Of eggs that failed to produce viable hatchlings, the major source of mortality was ant predation. Incubation lasted 70-78 days. Clutch size (mean 5.6 eggs), hatchling size and hatching behavior are compared to other species of iguanas.
AB - Cyclura spp on Isla Magueyes have an extended period of courtship that begins in late March or early April and lasts until the females move to their nesting sites in early June. Compared to the nesting behavior of other species of iguanas, Cuban iguanas are extremely secretive, and although defense of the nests by females is variable, it is less vigorous than in some species. Of eggs that failed to produce viable hatchlings, the major source of mortality was ant predation. Incubation lasted 70-78 days. Clutch size (mean 5.6 eggs), hatchling size and hatching behavior are compared to other species of iguanas.
KW - Cyclura breeding behaviour
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M3 - Article
VL - 22
SP - 159
EP - 164
JO - Caribbean Journal of Science
JF - Caribbean Journal of Science
SN - 0008-6452
IS - 3-4
ER -