Distribution of Bothrops asper in Tamaulipas, Mexico and a review of prey items

Distribution of Bothrops asper in Tamaulipas, Mexico and a review of prey items

A juvenile Bothrops asper (Terciopelo) collected in Tamaulipas, Mexico, is identified as the westernmost locality for the species range-wide. We review and map the distribution in Tamaulipas and adjacent areas of San Luis Potosí and Veracruz, Mexico, based on museum and literature records. The speci...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Southwestern naturalist 2017-03, Vol.62 (1), p.77-84
Hauptverfasser: Farr, William L, Lazcano, David
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Analysis
Animal feeding behavior
Behavior
Bothrops asper
Distribution
Geographical distribution
Identification and classification
Literature reviews
Museums
Prey
Reptiles & amphibians
Reviews
Small mammals
Vegetation
Vipers
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Zusammenfassung:A juvenile Bothrops asper (Terciopelo) collected in Tamaulipas, Mexico, is identified as the westernmost locality for the species range-wide. We review and map the distribution in Tamaulipas and adjacent areas of San Luis Potosí and Veracruz, Mexico, based on museum and literature records. The specimen was dissected and its stomach contained Cryptotis parva, a novel prey item for the species. We review previous literature reports for specific prey items.
ISSN:0038-4909
1943-6262
DOI:10.1894/0038-4909-62.1.77