On the Taxonomic Position of the Sea Snake Hydrophis caerulescens (Shaw, 1802) (Serpentes: Hydrophiidae)

On the Taxonomic Position of the Sea Snake Hydrophis caerulescens (Shaw, 1802) (Serpentes: Hydrophiidae)

Validation is provided for the establishment of the genus Polyodontognathus for the sea snake Hydrophis caerulescens. The polytypy of this species is demonstrated. The description of the species is improved, and new information is presented about its distribution and osteology.

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Veröffentlicht in:Russian journal of marine biology 2004-05, Vol.30 (3), p.196-198
1. Verfasser: Kharin, V. E.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Hydrophiidae
Hydrophis caerulescens
Marine
Serpentes
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Zusammenfassung:Validation is provided for the establishment of the genus Polyodontognathus for the sea snake Hydrophis caerulescens. The polytypy of this species is demonstrated. The description of the species is improved, and new information is presented about its distribution and osteology.
ISSN:1063-0740
DOI:10.1023/B:RUMB.0000033955.59825.a8