A taxonomic revision and species delimitation of the genus Purpuraria Enderlein, 1929 (Orthoptera: Pamphagidae) using an integrative approach

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2013
Authors:López, Hernández-Teixidor, Macías-Hernández, Juan, Oromí
Journal:Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research
Volume:51
Issue:3
Pagination:173 - 186
Date Published:Jan-08-2013
Keywords:bioacoustics, morphometrics, Pamphagidae, phylogeography, taxonomy
Abstract:

Recent studies on the endemic Canarian genus Purpuraria have shown that the taxonomy of its only recognized species (P. erna) is probably erroneous. In this study, an integrative revision of the genus is performed, based on a large number of specimens and geographical sampling. As a result, (1) the diagnostic characters at the genus level are re-described, (2) Purpuraria magna n. sp. based on morphological, morphometric and genetic data is described and (3) the taxonomic status of a formerly described subspecies is clarified. Intraspecific and interspecific morphometric differences have been found, indicating that the genus is undergoing a process of morphological diversification. Nevertheless, the possibility of interspecific mating between individuals of the two species is suggested, because no significant differences have been found between their respective calling songs. Genetic analyses using mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences suggest that P. erna and P. magna are recent species with evidences of secondary contact episodes in the past.

URL:http://doi.wiley.com/10.1111/jzs.2013.51.issue-3
DOI:10.1111/jzs.2013.51.issue-310.1111/jzs.12023
Short Title:J Zoolog Syst Evol Res
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