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New records of Leptophis ahaetulla ahaetulla (Serpentes, Colubridae) for Venezuela, Colombia and the placement of L. a. copei into the synonymy of L. a. ahaetulla

2009; Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de SP; Volume: 9; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1590/s1676-06032009000400035

ISSN

1678-7927

Autores

Nelson Rufino de Albuquerque,

Tópico(s)

Bat Biology and Ecology Studies

Resumo

The taxonomic validity of Leptophis ahaetulla copei is assessed. This subspecies is distinct from the nominal subspecies on the basis of differences in the number of ventral scales, maxillary teeth and dorsal coloration. However, comparison of its type specimens with specimens of L. a. ahaetulla revealed that L. a. copei is a junior synonym of the latter. In addition, the distribution of L. a. ahaetulla is expanded from Brazil to southwestern Venezuela and southern Colombia.

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