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Amphisbaena mensae Catro-Mello, 2000 is a synonym of Amphisbaena talisiae Vanzolini, 1995 (Squamata: Amphisbaenia: Amphisbaenidae)

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Author(s):
Costa, Henrique C. [1] ; Graboski, Roberta [2] ; Zaher, Hussam [2]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Minas Gerais, Dept Zool, Programa Posgrad Zool, Ave Antonio Carlos 6627, BR-31270901 Belo Horizonte, MG - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Museu Zool, Ave Nazare 481, Caixa Postal 42494, BR-04218970 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Zootaxa; v. 4559, n. 1, p. 166-174, FEB 19 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Amphisbaena talisiae and A. mensae, two worm lizard species endemic to the Cerrado ecoregion, in central Brazil, are considered synonyms based on morphological characters. With the proposed synonymy, the name A. talisiae has priority of use over A. mensae. Amphisbaena talisiae can be distinguished from its congeners by a series of morphological characters, including a round head, three supralabial and three infralabial scales, postmalar row absent, four precloacal pores without a median hiatus, 205-234 body annuli, 17-29 caudal annuli, 10-14 dorsal and 14-18 ventral segments in a midbody annulus. The species is recorded from southeastern Mato Grosso, eastern Minas Gerais and central Tocantins states in central Brazil, and its conservation status should be changed from Data Deficient to Least Concern. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/24755-8 - Phylogenetic analysis and evolution of head forms of Amphisbaenia (Reptilia, Squamata)
Grantee:Roberta Graboski Mendes
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate