Lectotype designation and redescription of the Gymnophthalmid lizard Riama columbiana (Andersson, 1914) with notes on the type Locality
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.<br>Con base en los sintipos y mate...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade de São Paulo
2010-01-01
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| Series: | Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0031-10492010000200001 |
| Summary: | 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.<br>Con base en los sintipos y material adicional se redescribe Riama columbiana, un lagarto gymnophthalmido de los andes colombianos poco conocido. Un lectotipo es designado y su probable proveniencia discutida. Además, se presentan datos sobre la distribución y la historia natural de la especie. |
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| ISSN: | 0031-1049 1807-0205 |