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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Main Author: Santiago J. Sanchez-Pacheco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2010-01-01
Series:Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia
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spelling doaj-e102f512ea0647229003b7ee2fa17ff42020-11-24T22:47:58ZengUniversidade de São PauloPapéis Avulsos de Zoologia0031-10491807-02052010-01-01502314110.1590/S0031-10492010000200001Lectotype designation and redescription of the Gymnophthalmid lizard Riama columbiana (Andersson, 1914) with notes on the type LocalitySantiago J. Sanchez-PachecoThe 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.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0031-10492010000200001AndesColombiaGymnophthalmidaeSquamataSuraméricaTaxonomíaAndesColombiaGymnophthalmidaeSouth AmericaSquamataTaxonomy
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Lectotype designation and redescription of the Gymnophthalmid lizard Riama columbiana (Andersson, 1914) with notes on the type Locality
Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia
Andes
Colombia
Gymnophthalmidae
Squamata
Suramérica
Taxonomía
Andes
Colombia
Gymnophthalmidae
South America
Squamata
Taxonomy
author_facet Santiago J. Sanchez-Pacheco
author_sort Santiago J. Sanchez-Pacheco
title Lectotype designation and redescription of the Gymnophthalmid lizard Riama columbiana (Andersson, 1914) with notes on the type Locality
title_short Lectotype designation and redescription of the Gymnophthalmid lizard Riama columbiana (Andersson, 1914) with notes on the type Locality
title_full Lectotype designation and redescription of the Gymnophthalmid lizard Riama columbiana (Andersson, 1914) with notes on the type Locality
title_fullStr Lectotype designation and redescription of the Gymnophthalmid lizard Riama columbiana (Andersson, 1914) with notes on the type Locality
title_full_unstemmed Lectotype designation and redescription of the Gymnophthalmid lizard Riama columbiana (Andersson, 1914) with notes on the type Locality
title_sort lectotype designation and redescription of the gymnophthalmid lizard riama columbiana (andersson, 1914) with notes on the type locality
publisher Universidade de São Paulo
series Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia
issn 0031-1049
1807-0205
publishDate 2010-01-01
description 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.
topic Andes
Colombia
Gymnophthalmidae
Squamata
Suramérica
Taxonomía
Andes
Colombia
Gymnophthalmidae
South America
Squamata
Taxonomy
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