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Testes size and within individual variation in similarly sized males of S. bombifrons, S. multiplicata and their hybrids (n = number of males measured).
| Male type (n) | Mean testes length ± SE | Range of length variation | Mean SVL ± SE | Mean mass ± SE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. bombifrons (11) | 4.56mm ± 0.84 | 2% – 20% | 43.36mm ± 3.64 | 12.54g ± 3.94 |
| S. multiplicata (10) | 4.59mm ± 1.32 | 4% – 30.5% | 44.08mm ± 1.48 | 10.67g ± 2.15 |
| Hybrid (11) | 5.71mm ± 0.92 | 7% – 56% | 42.91mm ± 2.66 | 11.16g ± 2.32 |
