Progress in the Biogeography of Amphibian and Reptile in Hainan Island
Author of the article:HUANG Yong1, 2, WANG Yue-zhao1*
Author's Workplace：(1. Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Science, Chengdu 610041, China; 2. Graduate University of Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100049, China)
Key Words：Hainan Island; amphibian and reptile; biogeography
Abstract：Hainan Island, an island of tropical monsoon, is the second largest island and smaller than Taiwan in China. With the development of biogeography theory, numerous studies on the biogeography of amphibian and reptile in Hainan Island have been done. We reviewed these studies based on both descriptive biogeography and interpretative biogeography, and then discussed some questions in future studies.