Taxonomic reassessment of captive sugar gliders using genetic analyses and complementary acoustic data.

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Accurate species identification is crucial for managing ex-situ populations, especially in cryptic species complexes where taxonomic uncertainty may compromise conservation. The sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps s.l.) is a small nocturnal marsupial commonly bred in zoos and is popular in the exotic pet trade. Recent taxonomic revisions revealed substantial cryptic diversity within the complex, raising concerns...

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