A new species of Aspidura Wagler, 1830 (Squamata: Colubridae: Natricinae) from Knuckles, World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4559 (2) ◽  
pp. 265
Author(s):  
L. J. MENDIS WICKRAMASINGHE ◽  
IMESH NUWAN BANDARA ◽  
DULAN RANGA VIDANAPATHIRANA ◽  
NETHU WICKRAMASINGHE
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Colour Pattern ◽  
Morphometric Characteristics ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
A New Species

We describe a new species, Aspidura desilvai sp. nov., closely resembling A. trachyprocta and the last addition to the genus A. ravanai, from Knuckles massif, Matale District, of Sri Lanka. The species represents the ninth species of the genus known from Sri Lanka, and is readily distinguished from all other congeners by its colour pattern, the scale nature in the ischiadic region, and morphometric characteristics specially from its ratio between the snout to eye distance to its eye width. The species is currently known only from the type locality. 

Begonia qingchengshanensis (sect. Reichenheimia, Begoniaceae), a new species from Sichuan, China

Phytotaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 349 (2) ◽  
pp. 197 ◽  
Author(s):  
HONG-ZHE LI ◽  
KAI-YUN GUAN ◽  
CHE-WEI LIN ◽  
CHING-I PENG
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Sichuan Province ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
A New Species

Begonia qingchengshanensis H.Z. Li, C.-I Peng & C.W. Lin, a new species of sect. Reichenheimia from Qingchengshan, an important centre of Daoist religion in Sichuan Province, China and a World Heritage Site, is here described and fully illustrated. Begonia qingchengshanensis resembles B. wilsonii Gagnep., also a member of sect. Reichenheimia occurring in Sichuan, in the widely ovate leaves and 3-locular ovary, each locule with unilamellate placenta. The new species differs from B. wilsonii in having an erect stem (vs. stemless with basal leaves) and ovary trigonous-ellipsoid with 3 wings (vs. clavate and without wings).

A new species of Rhinophis Hemprich, 1820 (Serpentes: Uropeltidae) from southwestern Sri Lanka

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4810 (3) ◽  
pp. 495-510
Author(s):  
DAVID J. GOWER
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Colour Pattern ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
A New Species

A new species of the uropeltid snake genus Rhinophis Hemprich, 1820 is described from near Balangoda, southwestern Sri Lanka. Rhinophis mendisi sp. nov. superficially resembles R. homolepis (Hemprich, 1820) in colour pattern and in its prominent, conical tail shield, but differs from that species in having far fewer ventrals (159–177, n = 13 versus > 195 in the types of R. homolepis and its subjective junior synonym R. gerrardi). The five type specimens and one of the referred specimens of the new species were collected probably between 1894 and 1925, and the only known additional, referred specimens (n = 8) were collected from within ca. 30 km of the type locality in 1972. A lectotype is designated for Mitylia gerrardi Gray, 1858, a subjective junior synonym of R. homolepis. 

A new species of Aspidura Wagler, 1830 (Squamata: Colubridae: Natricinae) from Sri Pada sanctuary (Peak Wilderness), Sri Lanka

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4347 (2) ◽  
pp. 275
Author(s):  
L. J. MENDIS WICKRAMASINGHE ◽  
DULAN RANGA VIDANAPATHIRANA ◽  
H. K. DUSHANTHA KANDAMBI ◽  
R. ALEXANDER PYRON ◽  
NETHU WICKRAMASINGHE
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Colour Pattern ◽  
Genetic Distinctiveness ◽  
Central Highlands ◽  
A New Species

We describe a new species, Aspidura ravanai sp. nov., representing the eighth species of the genus known from Sri Lanka. The new species is readily distinguished from all other congeners by its colour pattern, scalation, and genetic distinctiveness. Our molecular results indicated that Aspidura began diversifying in the Miocene approximately 18 Ma, and A. ravanai sp. nov. diverged from its likely sister lineage A. trachyprocta at least 6.2 Ma. The species is currently known only from the type locality, on the western slopes of Sri Pada Peak in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. 

A new species of suckermouth armored catfish, Pseudancistrus kwinti (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) from the Coppename River drainage, Central Suriname Nature Reserve, Suriname

Zootaxa ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 2332 (1) ◽  
pp. 40 ◽  
Author(s):  
PHILIP W. WILLINK ◽  
JAN H. MOL ◽  
BARRY CHERNOFF
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Nature Reserve ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Dorsal Plate ◽  
Fishing Pressure ◽  
River Drainage ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
A New Species

A new species of suckermouth armored catfish, Pseudancistrus kwinti, is described from the Coppename River, Suriname. It can be diagnosed from all other described Pseudancistrus by the following combination of characters: dentary papillae absent, mid-dorsal plate row complete, coloration mottled or with bars, hypertrophied odontodes along edge of snout, and weakly evertible cheek plates. It is only known from the Coppename River drainage within the Central Suriname Nature Reserve, a United Nations World Heritage Site, and one of the most pristine environments remaining on the planet. Mining, increased fishing pressure, and tourism threaten to change the region.

scholarly journals Eight new species of Pseudophilautus (Amphibia: Anura: Rhacophoridae) from Sripada World Heritage Site (Peak Wilderness), a local amphibian hotspot in Sri Lanka

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 3789-3920 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.J. Mendis Wickramasinghe ◽  
Dulan Ranga Vidanapathirana ◽  
M.D. Gehan Rajeev ◽  
S. Chathuranga Ariyarathne ◽  
A.W. Amila Chanaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Heritage Site

Sigiriya Rock

2019 ◽  
pp. 224-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jagath Weerasinghe ◽  
Peter R. Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Heritage Management ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Tourist Attraction ◽  
Forest Land ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Indigenous Heritage

This chapter critically discusses the current heritage management processes deployed at the Sigiriya World Heritage site in Sri Lanka, a significant tourist attraction. We examine the current condition of the site and the lack of involvement of the associated communities in its management. Through a series of inquiries among healers, artisans, and irrigation managers, new insights are gained into indigenous heritage values and meanings that are separated from heritage values assigned to Sigiriya. These insights compel an argument for the necessity to incorporate the ideas and opinions of the traditional knowledge keepers of the ancient villages in the vast forest land around Sigiriya. We end with suggesting a template arising out of local analyses for changing the management protocols at Sigiriya.

A new species of Rhinophis Hemprich, 1820 (Reptilia: Serpentes: Uropeltidae) from Rakwana massif, Sri Lanka

Zootaxa ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2044 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. J. MENDIS WICKRAMASINGHE ◽  
DULAN RANGA VIDANAPATHIRANA ◽  
NETHU WICKRAMASINGHE ◽  
P. NAYANAKA RANWELLA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Morphometric Analysis ◽  
Colour Pattern ◽  
Loose Soil ◽  
A New Species

A new species of Rhinophis, Rhinophis erangaviraji sp. nov. is described, the tenth species of the genus known from Sri Lanka. The new species is readily distinguished from all other congeners by its colour pattern and scalation. Morphometric analysis supports the distinction of the new species from the superficially similar R. blythii. The new species is known only from the Rakwana massif, where it has been collected in shady areas, within loose soil.

A new species of Polypedates Tschudi (Amphibia, Anura, Rhacophoridae) from Sri Lanka

Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3498 (1) ◽  
pp. 63 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. J. MENDIS WICKRAMASINGHE ◽  
D. A. I. MUNINDRADASA ◽  
PRITHIVIRAJ FERNANDO
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Tree Frog ◽  
Forest Reserve ◽  
A New Species

A new species of frog tentatively assigned to the genus Polypedates is described from the Gilimale forest reserve of theSabaragamuwa province of Sri Lanka. This tree frog is characterized by unique osteological characteristics in the skullwhich distinguish it from all other congeners, such as the presence of a series of maxillary teeth progressively changingorientation from horizontal to vertical from posterior end to anterior; a laterally-curved spine in the quadratojugal bone;and bony co-ossification on the skull resulting in four dorsal spines which are externally seen as protrusions in the parietalarea. Bioacoustic observations of Polypedates ranwellai sp. nov. revealed three distinct call types. High rates of deforestation and anthropogenic activities at the type locality threaten the survival of the species.

A new species of Oratosquillina Manning, 1995 (Crustacea : Stomatopoda : Squillidae) from the Indo-West Pacific region with a key to the genus

Zootaxa ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 1775 (1) ◽  
pp. 61 ◽  
Author(s):  
SHANE T. AHYONG ◽  
TIN-YAM CHAN
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Southern Hemisphere ◽  
Northern Hemisphere ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
West Pacific ◽  
A New Species

A new species of stomatopod crustacean, Oratosquillina nordica sp. nov. is described from the Indo-West Pacific region (type locality: Taiwan). It is most similar to O. quinquedentata (Brooks, 1886), with which it has been confused. Oratosquillina quinquedendata is presently known only from the southern hemisphere, and most of its northern hemisphere records are referable to O. nordica. Records of O. quinquedentata from India and Sri Lanka require confirmation, possibly representing a third species. A key to the species of Oratosquillina is provided.

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