Quantitative change in a species’ morphology across its range associated with geographical, ecological or other factors.

The two large scales at the back of the head of skinks.

Blood parasite, usually transmitted between hosts by other parasites.

Indeterminate, usually applied to individuals or populations which cannot be readily assigned to a species.

The large middle scale at the top of the head, in between the parietals, in skinks.

The biological characters or traits which put a species at an elevated risk of extinction, such as behaviour, fecundity or longevity.

A generalisation of the land management type within a species' known distribution, e.g. national parks or private land.

The capture, transport and release or introduction of species from one location to another. Translocation as a tool is used to reduce the risk of a catastrophe to a species with a single population, to improve genetic heterogeneity of separated populations of a species, to aid the natural recovery of a species, or re-establish a species where barri [..]

Eardrum, visible externally on many lizards.

The non-living components of a species' environment.