RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Notable genetic distance in critically endangered lizard Homonota rupicola Cacciali, Ávila & Bauer, 2007 identified through DNA barcodes (Squamata, Phyllodactylidae) A1 Cacciali Sosa, Pier A1 Marecos, Jorge A1 Cardozo, Janina AB Among modern taxonomy tools genetic barcoding is a widely used method for species identification, although additional molecular inferences can be made, such as information about genetic distances and phylogenies. In Paraguay, there is a large mtDNA library based on the 16S gene. Using samples from newly described localities for the critically endangered and Paraguayan endemic, Homonota rupicola, we generated valuable information. Results show a concordance with previous phylogenies. Additionally, based on the high genetic distance between samples, it is possible to infer that the two analyzed populations are isolated, and it is likely that the genetic interchange is somewhat reduced. This situation is worsened by the fact that there is a highway crossing between the rocky outcrops. Conservation attention and further research are crucial to understanding the genetic status of this micro-endemic lizard. PB Bavarian State Collection of Zoology (Zoologische Staatssammlung München) YR 2024 FD 2024-12 LK http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14066/4616 UL http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14066/4616 LA eng NO Cacciali, P., Marecos, J., & Cardozo, J. (2024). Notable genetic distance in critically endangered lizard Homonota rupicola Cacciali, Ávila & Bauer, 2007 identified through DNA barcodes (Squamata, Phyllodactylidae). Spixiana, Zeitschrift für Zoologie, 47(1), 95-104.https://www.zobodat.at/publikation_volumes.php?id=73808 NO Pier Cacciali (corresponding author), Guyra Paraguay, Av. Cnel. Carlos Bóveda, Parque Ecológico Capital Verde – Viñas Cué, Asunción, Paraguay; and Instituto deInvestigación Biológica del Paraguay, Del Escudo 1607, 1425 Asunción, Paraguay;e-mail: pier_cacciali@yahoo.com. NO Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología DS MINDS@UW RD 04-sep-2026