What s the difference between fasciolatus and macularius

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Hey guys i saw Steve sold the Wild Caughts on his wedsite, i think ppl begin putting emphasis on the wild bloodline in order to improve LGs' physique.
There re two kinds of wild caughts:Eublepharis macularius fasciolatus and Eublepharis macularius macularius , i wonder what is their difference? Is it said that they locate in different place or others? Thank you!!
 
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okapi

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Here is some info:

Leopard Geckos, as we know them in the pet trade, are genetic mutts! I don't mean to sound harsh here, but it helps a lot to realize this. Most of the Leopard Geckos available today can be traced back to large numbers of wild-caught specimens imported in the late 1970s. At that time, little scientific information was available about these geckos and most hobbyists had no idea there were several closely related species and subspecies among the imports. The result: many forms were bred together and today we have a genetic mess on our hands. That's the downside, the upside is that we have a lot of genetic variability present as a result!

Leopard Geckos In The wild:
The Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius) as taxonomists currently recognize it, consists of five subspecies found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Western India (Rajasthan, Ajmer, Madar foothills), Iraq and Iran. They are:

Eublepharis macularius fasciolatus GÜNTHER 1864

Eublepharis macularius afghanicus BÖRNER 1976

Eublepharis macularius macularius BLYTH 1854

Eublepharis macularius montanus BÖRNER 1976

Eublepharis macularius smithi BÖRNER 1981

Additionally, four closely related species are currently recognized. At least one of these was formerly included in the E. macularius complex and has undoubtedly contributed it's unique genetic make-up to the mix currently kept in captivity as well. They are:

Eublepharis angramainyu

Eublepharis fuscus

Eublepharis hardwickii

Eublepharis turcmenicus

What does all this mean? Well, it means that today's pet Leopard Geckos are subject to an enormous amount of natural variation. In addition, several true genetic traits have been uncovered. These, combined with the natural variation, have led to the 'naming' of innumerable morphs. Many are nothing more than natural variation, and will not breed true when crossed to others with differing appearances. Others are a bit more complex and breed true, but with variation.
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from: http://www.vmsherp.com/LCLeopardNames.htm

Eublepharis macularius macularius BLYTH 1854
means: the specie's latin name, the last name of the person who discovered it, and the year that it was discovered.
 
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DAWNoftheLEO

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This bloodline seems to be from pakistan.

My fascio has a nice long neck and pastel to her, she is sketchy and mean!:main_no:

Their might even be differences in sublabial and ventral counts, tubercules in lamellae, mental shape and so forth (not too sure what and which on fasciolatus:D )...Which I believe is why they are considered an actual Ssp. (they were taken off at one point i believe) As well, like steve says on site, A clean slate, not known to be het for any trait. And I think they are sexy.:p
 
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leomartin6

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Just trying to be a good listener.Nice post u have added.
 
Missinasworld

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okapi said:
Here is some info:


from: http://www.vmsherp.com/LCLeopardNames.htm

Eublepharis macularius macularius BLYTH 1854
means: the specie's latin name, the last name of the person who discovered it, and the year that it was discovered.
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this has nothing to do with wild types but wow that website is just great! I had been looking for something like this before with a breakdown of so many of the dominant, recessive and co-dom traits listed!!!!

Missina
http://missina.cjb.net
 
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