Department of
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences
Science and Engineering 601,
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 479.575.3251
Fax: 479.575.4010
Walker, James M.
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James M. Walker |
Degrees:
Ph.D. University of Colorado, 1966.
Research Interests:
I have directed students to completion of masters and doctoral degrees in studies of the systematics and ecology of both amphibians and reptiles. My special research interest for over 30 years has involved all aspects of the biology of lizards of the genus Aspidoscelis (Cnemidophorus) found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Academic Interests:
Herpetology, ecology.
Lab Website:
Dr. Walker's lab website is under construction.
Recent Publications:
Cordes, J. E., and J. M. Walker. 2009. Parthenogenetic Aspidoscelis neomexicana (Sauria: Teiidae) and syntopic congeners in Presidio County, Texas. Southwestern Naturalist 54:226-230. (Correspondent: Walker).Butterfield, B. P., J. B. Hauge, and J. M. Walker. 2009. Identity, reproduction, variation, ecology, and geographic origin of a Florida adventive: Cnemidophorus lemniscatus (Rainbow Whiptail Lizard, Sauria: Teiidae). Southeastern Naturalist 8:45-54. (Correspondent: Walker).
Paulissen, M. A., J. A. Lemos-Espinal, J. M. Walker, and H. M. Smith. 2009. Aspidoscelis costata barrancarum. Diet. Herpetological Review 40:83-84. (Correspondent: Paulissen).
Manning, G. J., J. M. Walker, and S. R. Goldberg. 2009. Aspidoscelis tesselata (Checkered Whiptail) x Aspidoscelis sexlineata viridis (Prairie Racerunner). Reproductive Potential. Herpetological Review) 40:340. (Correspondent: Walker).
Walker, J. M., J. R. Dixon, and T. W. Axtell. 2009. The taxonomic status of the inornate (unstriped) and ornate (striped) whiptail lizards (Aspidoscelis inornata [Baird]) from Coahuila and Nuevo León, México. Herpetological Review 40:276-282. (Correspondent: Walker).