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New and noteworthy snake species records (Colubridae and Dipsadidae) for the Reserva Natural Laguna Blanca, eastern Paraguay.

Authors :
Atkinson, Karina
Smith, Paul
Sarvary, Joseph
Source :
Check List. 2017, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p1-5. 5p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

We update a species list of reptile diversity at the Reserva Natural Laguna Blanca, with four additional species of snakes, Drymarchon corais Boie, 1827, Dipsas cisticeps (Boettger, 1885), Oxyrhopus rhombifer rhombifer Duméril, Bibron & Duméril, 1854, and Phimophis guerini (Duméril, Bibron & Duméril, 1854). This additional data qualifies San Pedro department as the most diverse department in Paraguay for reptiles. We build upon the already strong case for the reserve, which had its official protection lapse after five years, to be redeclared as a protected area and recognised as an "Important Area for the Conservation of Amphibians and Reptiles". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1809127X
Volume :
13
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Check List
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
134704384
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.15560/13.1.2027