Table 1 Comparison of accuracy for each tested sex identification method
Method | Overall accuracy | % accuracy: males | % accuracy: females |
|---|---|---|---|
Body length (SVL) | 73.9Â % | 81.5Â % | 63.2Â % |
Body weight | 71.7Â % | 77.8Â % | 63.2Â % |
Nuptial pads | 95.7Â % | 92.6Â % | 100.0Â % |
Ultrasound | 93.4Â % | 88.9Â % | 100.0Â % |
Urinary testosterone | 66.7Â % | 44.0Â % | 100.0Â % |
Urinary estrone | 83.3Â % | 100.0Â % | 58.8Â % |
Urinary hormones (T/E ratio) | 95.2Â % | 92.0Â % | 100.0Â % |