Microplastics in invasive geckos (Hemidactylus mabouia and H. angulatus): first evidence in Cuba and the Caribbean, and transfer pathways of concern

Authors

  • Rafael Borroto-Paez Instituto de Geografia Tropical, La Habana, Cuba
  • Dr. Orlando Enrique Sánchez León Instituto de Geografia Tropical, La Habana, Cuba
  • Dr Boris A. Fabres Environmental Protection in the Caribbean, Green Cove Springs, Florida, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17161/randa.v31i1.22751

Keywords:

Hemidactylus, microplastics

Abstract

We report the presence of microplastics in digestive tracts or feces of two invasive House Geckos
(Hemidactylus mabouia and H. angulatus) in Cuba, review the subject of microplastic contamination, and discuss a
possible transfer pathway for plastics and associated toxins.

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Author Biography

  • Dr. Orlando Enrique Sánchez León, Instituto de Geografia Tropical, La Habana, Cuba

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Published

2024-09-10

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Vol. 31 No. 1 (2024): Reptiles & Amphibians

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Copyright (c) 2024 Rafael Borroto-Paez, Dr. Orlando Enrique Sánchez León; Dr Boris A. Fabres

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How to Cite

Borroto-Paez, R., Sánchez León, O. E. ., & Fabres, B. A. (2024). Microplastics in invasive geckos (Hemidactylus mabouia and H. angulatus): first evidence in Cuba and the Caribbean, and transfer pathways of concern. Reptiles & Amphibians, 31(1), e22751. https://doi.org/10.17161/randa.v31i1.22751