Lectotype designation and redescription of the Gymnophthalmid lizard Riama columbiana (Andersson, 1914) with notes on the type Locality

Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia (São Paulo)

Santiago J. Sanchez-pacheco¹ 

[1] ,Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Animal Porto Alegre RS ,Brasil

关键词: Andes;    Colombia;    Gymnophthalmidae;    South America;    Squamata;    Taxonomy;    Andes;    Colombia;    Gymnophthalmidae;    Squamata;    Suramérica;    Taxonomía;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0031-10492010000200001

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The poorly known Riama columbiana, Andean gymnophthalmid lizard from Colombia, is redescribed on the basis of syntypes and additional material. A lectotype is designated, its likely provenience is discussed, and its distribution and natural history are given.

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