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ArticleScientific reports2025

Genomic and biogeographic patterns of endemic geckos in the Galapagos Islands reveal population structure and species delimitation on inhabited islands.

Gabriela Pozo, Juan José Guadalupe, María José Pozo, Diego F Cisneros-Heredia, José Cerca, Pablo Alarcón-Bolaños, María Victoria Suárez, Mateo Dávila-Játiva, Emilia Peñaherrera-Romero, David Brito-Zapata and 2 more

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Gabriela PozoLaboratorio de Biotecnología Vegetal, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Diego de Robles y Via Interoceanica s/n, 170901, Quito, Ecuador.
Juan José GuadalupeLaboratorio de Biotecnología Vegetal, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Diego de Robles y Via Interoceanica s/n, 170901, Quito, Ecuador.
María José PozoLaboratorio de Biotecnología Vegetal, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Diego de Robles y Via Interoceanica s/n, 170901, Quito, Ecuador.
Diego F Cisneros-HerediaLaboratorio de Zoología Terrestre, Instituto de Biodiversidad Tropical IBIOTROP, Colegio de Ciencias Biológicas y Ambientales, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Quito, Ecuador.
José CercaDepartment of Biosciences, Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES), University of Oslo, NO-0316, Oslo, Norway.
Pablo Alarcón-BolañosLaboratorio de Biotecnología Vegetal, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Diego de Robles y Via Interoceanica s/n, 170901, Quito, Ecuador.
María Victoria SuárezLaboratorio de Biotecnología Vegetal, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Diego de Robles y Via Interoceanica s/n, 170901, Quito, Ecuador.
Mateo Dávila-JátivaLaboratorio de Zoología Terrestre, Instituto de Biodiversidad Tropical IBIOTROP, Colegio de Ciencias Biológicas y Ambientales, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Quito, Ecuador.
Emilia Peñaherrera-RomeroLaboratorio de Zoología Terrestre, Instituto de Biodiversidad Tropical IBIOTROP, Colegio de Ciencias Biológicas y Ambientales, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Quito, Ecuador.
David Brito-ZapataLaboratorio de Zoología Terrestre, Instituto de Biodiversidad Tropical IBIOTROP, Colegio de Ciencias Biológicas y Ambientales, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Quito, Ecuador.
Daniel Velasco-CedeñoLaboratorio de Zoología Terrestre, Instituto de Biodiversidad Tropical IBIOTROP, Colegio de Ciencias Biológicas y Ambientales, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Quito, Ecuador.
Maria de Lourdes TorresLaboratorio de Biotecnología Vegetal, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Diego de Robles y Via Interoceanica s/n, 170901, Quito, Ecuador. ltorres@usfq.edu.ec.

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Galápagos Conservancy Galápagos Conservancy USFQ 1
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Abstract

Islands offer invaluable opportunities for studying evolutionary processes due to their isolation and distinct environmental conditions. The Galapagos Islands, renowned for their rich biodiversity, host several endemic gecko species of the genus Phyllodactylus (Gekkota: Phyllodactylidae). Despite their importance derived from their specialized adaptations and their crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance, few studies have been conducted on these geckos. This highlights the need for comprehensive genomic research to understand their evolutionary patterns and population dynamics. This study elucidates the genetic diversity and population structure of six endemic Phyllodactylus species found on four human-inhabited islands in the Galapagos using a RAD-Seq approach. The analysis of over 9000 loci from 93 individuals revealed five distinct genetic clusters, corresponding to P. baurii, P. galapagensis, P. darwini, P. leei, and a combined cluster of P. simpsoni and P. andysabini. Our results indicate that P. galapagensis clusters with the combined P. simpsoni-P. andysabini group, while P. baurii shows close genetic relationships with both clusters, in accordance with the obtained phylogeny and the sequential emergence of the Galapagos Islands where each species is found. Substantial genetic differentiation was observed between species, with high F

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GenomeLizardsAnimalsEcuadorGenetics, PopulationGenetic VariationGenomicsIslandsPhylogenyPhylogeographyGalapagos IslandsGeckosGenetic diversityPhyllodactylusPopulation structureRAD-seq

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