The Reptiles of Kapingamarangi Atoll, Micronesia
Buden, Donald W. (1998). "The Reptiles of Kapingamarangi Atoll, Micronesia". Atoll Research Bulletin. 453: 1–8. doi:10.5479/si.00775630.453.1. ISSN 0077-5630.
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Abstract: Document concerning a scientific report on the reptiles of Kapingamarangi Atoll in Micronesia. The document is a taxonomic catalog and survey conducted during the 20th century, detailing the species of reptiles found on the atoll. It includes descriptions of the morphology, distribution, and habitat preferences of various reptilian species native to Kapingamarangi Atoll. The report contains data collected through field observations and specimen collections, with references to ecological and biogeographical aspects of the reptile fauna. The geographic focus is exclusively on Kapingamarangi Atoll, part of the Federated States of Micronesia, with explicit treatment of the local reptile biodiversity within this Micronesian context. The document is structured as a comprehensive survey, including systematic accounts of species, taxonomic keys, and notes on conservation status. It also discusses the relationship of the reptile fauna to the broader Pacific region, situating Kapingamarangi within Micronesian herpetofaunal studies. The report is intended to document the reptilian species composition and contribute to the understanding of island biogeography and species distribution in Micronesia.
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