scholarly journals Distribution and natural history notes on Tachymenis chilensis chilensis (Schlegel, 1837) (Reptilia: Serpentes: Dipsadidae) in Argentina

Check List ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 919 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro R. Giraudo ◽  
Félix Vidoz ◽  
Vanesa Arzamendia ◽  
Santiago J. Nenda
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Barrier Effect ◽  
History Data ◽  
Mountain Ranges ◽  
Distribution Limit ◽  
The Andes ◽  
Northern Distribution ◽  
First Time ◽  
Latitudinal Range ◽  
Prey Items

We revisit the distribution and natural history data of Tachymenis chilensis chilensis (Schlegel, 1837) in Argentina based on compiled and novel records, extending its northern and southern distribution from the previously known localities in Argentina. We recorded two prey items in Argentinean populations: Rhinella rubropunctata, reported for the first time, and Liolaemus pictus. Tachymenis c. chilensis is mainly found in forested habitats, generally near wetlands with abundant populations of amphibians. The latitudinal range occupied by T. c. chilensis in Argentina is similar to that in Chile, but its northern distribution limit reaches the lowest latitudes in Chile. This is probably due to the higher humidity levels in the western slopes of the Andes and the barrier effect of the highest mountain ranges in this area.

Taxonomic re-evaluation of the monotypic genus Pararhabdophis Bourret, 1934 (Squamata: Colubridae: Natricinae) with discovery of its type species, P. chapaensis, from China

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4486 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
JIN-LONG REN ◽  
KAI WANG ◽  
TAO THIEN NGUYEN ◽  
CHUNG VAN HOANG ◽  
GUANG-HUI ZHONG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Type Species ◽  
Yunnan Province ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Taxonomic Position ◽  
Monotypic Genus ◽  
History Data ◽  
Lao Cai ◽  
Available Information ◽  
First Time

The Asian monotypic genus Pararhabdophis Bourret, 1934 has long been known from a single holotype of the type species Pararhabdophis chapaensis Bourret, 1934 only. The limited available information hampered the identification of the natricine species. On the basis of eight newly collected specimens of P. chapaensis from the type locality in Sa Pa, Lao Cai Province, Vietnam and from Pingbian, Yunnan Province in southwestern China, the taxonomic position of the genus Pararhabdophis was re-evaluated using both morphological and molecular datasets for the first time. Pararhabdophis chapaensis is nested within the genus Hebius Thompson, 1913 with strong support, and morphologically indistinguishable from the latter genus. As a consequence, we herein synonymize the genus Pararhabdophis with Hebius and discuss about the existing paraphyly of some Hebius species. In addition we report Hebius chapaensis for the first time from China and provide redescription and natural history data of this poorly known species. To facilitate future taxonomic work, an identification key to all known natricine genera from China and Vietnam is also provided. 

scholarly journals NEW DISTRIBUTIONAL RECORDS FOR THE RARE MEXICAN PITVIPER Cerrophidion petlalcalensis (SQUAMATA: VIPERIDAE) FROM VERACRUZ AND OAXACA, MÉXICO, WITH COMMENTS ON THE NATURAL HISTORY.

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Uri Omar Garcia Vazquez
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Field Work ◽  
History Data ◽  
Conservation Actions ◽  
First Time

Based on field work we extend the known distribution of Cerrophidion petlalcalensis, an endemic pitviper from Mexico whose distribution was underestimated for many years. We report this species from Oaxaca for the first time, and we discuss natural history data based on our observations. Finally we discuss potential conservation actions for this species.

scholarly journals Characterization of an Alsodes pehuenche breeding site in the Andes of central Chile

Herpetozoa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Alejandro Piñeiro ◽  
Pablo Fibla ◽  
Carlos López ◽  
Nelson Velásquez ◽  
Luis Pastenes
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Breeding Site ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Mountain Range ◽  
Central Chile ◽  
The Andes ◽  
History Of ◽  
First Time

Alsodes pehuenche, an endemic anuran that inhabits the Andes of Argentina and Chile, is considered “Critically Endangered” due to its restricted geographical distribution and multiple potential threats that affect it. This study is about the natural history of A. pehuenche and the physicochemical characteristics of a breeding site located in the Maule mountain range of central Chile. Moreover, the finding of its clutches in Chilean territory is reported here for the first time. Finally, a description of the number and morphology of these eggs is provided.

Genus Tinotus (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae, Aleocharinae) from America north of Mexico: review of the types, distribution records, and key to species

2002 ◽  
Vol 134 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Klimaszewski ◽  
Georges Pelletier ◽  
Jon Sweeney
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
North America ◽  
New Brunswick ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
Distribution Limit ◽  
Palearctic Region ◽  
Northern Distribution ◽  
First Time ◽  
Unrecorded Species

AbstractSpecies of the genus Tinotus Sharp of America north of Mexico are reviewed. Five species are recognized: T. caviceps Casey, T. imbricatus Casey, T. morion (Gravenhorst), T. parvicornis Casey, and T. trisectus Casey. The genus Tinotus is recorded from Canada for the first time and is represented in the country by two previously unrecorded species: T. morion (Gravenhorst), introduced from the Palearctic region, and T. caviceps Casey, described from Nevada and subsequently reported from California, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, and Montana. Tinotus morion was previously listed in North America from Connecticut and Nevada (unverified records), but until now it was unknown from Canada. Here it is reported as new for New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. Tinotus caviceps is found for the first time in southern Quebec where it probably reaches its northern distribution limit. The following synonymies are established, with the first names being valid: T. caviceps Casey (= T. pallidus Casey), T. imbricatus Casey (= T. amplus Notman, T. brunnipes Notman), T. parvicornis Casey (= T. planulus Notman), and T. trisectus Casey (= T. binarius Casey, T. brunneus Casey, and T. lateralis Notman). A new lectotype is designated for T. brunnipes Notman. The lectotype specimens have been dissected and their genital features illustrated. Diagnoses, illustrations, and a key to identify species from America north of Mexico are provided.

Revision and phylogeny of Hypotelus Erichson: a Neotropical genus of minute rove beetles (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Piestinae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4273 (4) ◽  
pp. 451 ◽  
Author(s):  
SIDNEI BORTOLUZZI ◽  
EDILSON CARON ◽  
CIBELE S. RIBEIRO-COSTA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Leaf Litter ◽  
Phylogenetic Position ◽  
Neotropical Forests ◽  
Rove Beetles ◽  
History Data ◽  
Rove Beetle ◽  
Cladistic Analyses ◽  
First Time

The rove beetle genus Hypotelus Erichson, 1839 is one of seven extant genera of a subfamily with a historically misinterpreted concept, status and phylogenetic position. The genus comprises minute species that have been found under the bark of trees or in leaf litter mainly in Neotropical forests. The major aim of this study was to test the monophyly of this genus based on adult morphology and to review its species. Cladistic analyses were performed and Hypotelus is a monophyletic genus supported by 8 synapomorphies and includes five new species: H. brevitarsus sp. nov., H. castaneus sp. nov., H. corniculatus sp. nov., H. melanodelta sp. nov. and H. scheerpeltzi sp. nov. Additionally, all species are described/redescribed and illustrated, most of them for the first time. An identification key, geographical records and natural history data for each species are also provided. 

scholarly journals ADDITIONAL DIET INFORMATION FOR Cerrophidion godmani (GÜNTHER, 1863) AND A DIETARY SYNOPSIS OF THE GENUS Cerrophidion CAMPBELL AND LAMAR, 1992

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Tristan David Schramer
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Stomach Contents ◽  
Southern Mexico ◽  
University Of Illinois ◽  
History Data ◽  
Taxonomic Changes ◽  
The University ◽  
Prey Items

The montane pitvipers (Cerrophidion spp.) consist of five recognized species that disjunctly occupy high elevational habitats from southern Mexico to western Panama. However, two of these species were recently delineated, leaving previously published natural history data on Cerrophidionoutdated and in need of a re-examination. To gain more information, we investigated the stomach contents of Cerrophidion specimens housed in the University of Illinois Museum of Natural History Herpetology Collection (UIMNH) and report our findings. We also compiled lists of all known prey items and present a comprehensive dietary synopsis for each species of Cerrophidion according to recent taxonomic changes. These efforts unearthed eleven previously undocumented prey items for three of the species.

scholarly journals First records of Aedes pulcritarsis (Rondani, 1872) (Diptera: Culicidae) in Austria

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin Bakran-Lebl ◽  
Hans Jerrentrup ◽  
Eleni Daroglou ◽  
Wolf Peter Pfitzner ◽  
Hans-Peter Fuehrer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Europe ◽  
Mosquito Species ◽  
Mediterranean Area ◽  
Breeding Habitat ◽  
Distribution Limit ◽  
The Past ◽  
Tree Hole ◽  
Northern Distribution ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
First Time

AbstractAedes pulcritarsis is a tree-hole breeding species with its main distribution in the Mediterranean area. Within the scope of two independent monitoring programmes, this mosquito species was detected for the first time in Austria, in the province of Lower Austria (2018, districts Mistelbach and Gaenserndorf; 2020, district Bruck an der Leitha). As the climatic and habitat situation in Central Europe seems to be generally suitable for this species, the most likely explanation for the species not being recorded previously is that it might have been overlooked in the past due to its specialized breeding habitat. However, further research on the distribution of Ae. pulcritarsis in Austria would be needed to support this hypothesis. The results from this study will contribute to the investigation of the northern distribution limit of Ae. pulcritarsis in Europe and possible changes thereof.

Edward Heron-Allen FRS (1861–1943): a review of his scientific career, with an annotated bibliography of his foraminiferal publications

2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard L. Hodgkinson ◽  
John E. Whittaker
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Royal Society ◽  
Annotated Bibliography ◽  
Natural History Museum ◽  
Scientific Career ◽  
History Museum ◽  
First Time

ABSTRACT: In spite of his many other interests, Edward Heron-Allen also worked for nearly 50 years as a scientist on minute shelled protists, called foraminifera, much of it in an unpaid, unofficial capacity at The Natural History Museum, London, and notably in collaboration with Arthur Earland. During this career he published more than 70 papers and obtained several fellowships, culminating in 1919 in his election to the Royal Society. Subsequently, he bequeathed his foraminiferal collections and fine library to the Museum, and both are housed today in a room named in his honour. In this paper, for the first time, an assessment of his scientific accomplishments is given, together with a full annotated bibliography of his publications held in the Heron-Allen Library. This is part of a project to produce a bibliography of his complete publications, recently initiated by the Heron-Allen Society.

First Records of Bufo luchunnicus (Yang et Rao, 2008) and Amolops wenshanensis Yuan, Jin, Li, Stuart et Wu, 2018 (Anura: Bufonidae, Ranidae) from Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-86
Author(s):  
Cuong The Pham ◽  
Minh Duc Le ◽  
Chung Van Hoang ◽  
Anh Van Pham ◽  
Thomas Ziegler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Genetic Divergence ◽  
Morphological Data ◽  
Type Series ◽  
Lao Cai ◽  
First Time ◽  
Nd2 Gene ◽  
Quang Ninh

We record two species of amphibians for the first time from Vietnam: Bufo luchunnicus from Lao Cai and Son La provinces and Amolops wenshanensis from Quang Ninh Province. Morphologically, the Vietnamese representatives of B. luchunnicus resemble the type series from China. The specimen of A. wenshanensis from Vietnam slightly differs from the type series from China by having a smaller size (SVL 33.2 mm vs. 35.7 – 39.9 mm in males) and the presence of distinct transverse bands on the dorsal surfaces of limbs. Genetic divergence between the sequence of the Vietnamese specimen and those of A. wenshanensis from China available from GenBank is 1.2 – 1.6% (ND2 gene). In addition, morphological data and natural history notes of aforementioned species are provided from Vietnam.

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