Taxonomic Status and Relationships of the Genus Lycognathophis

Taxonomic Status and Relationships of the Genus Lycognathophis

The "Wolfsnake" of the Seychelle Islands, Lycognathophis Boulenger, 1893, is placed in the synonymy of Scopelophis Fitzinger, 1843. Examination of pertinent specimens shows its relationships to be with Ethiopian and Oriental natricines. An alternative vernacular name, Seychelles Cliffsnake...

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Veröffentlicht in:Herpetologica 1990-03, Vol.46 (1), p.60-66
1. Verfasser: Dowling, Herndon G.
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Sprache:eng
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Amphibia. Reptilia
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Genera
Head
Herpetology
National museums
Natural history
Pupil
Reptiles
Slender bodies
Snakes
Vertebrae
Vertebrates: general zoology, morphology, phylogeny, systematics, cytogenetics, geographical distribution
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Zusammenfassung:The "Wolfsnake" of the Seychelle Islands, Lycognathophis Boulenger, 1893, is placed in the synonymy of Scopelophis Fitzinger, 1843. Examination of pertinent specimens shows its relationships to be with Ethiopian and Oriental natricines. An alternative vernacular name, Seychelles Cliffsnake, is suggested for the species.
ISSN:0018-0831
1938-5099