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Range extensions for Alopoglossus vallensis (Squamata: Alopoglossidae) in the Central Andes of Colombia

Authors :
Erika Lorena Benítez-Cubillos
María F. Diago-Toro
Yelenny López-Aguirre
Fernando Vargas-Salinas
Source :
Caldasia, Vol 45, Iss 2, Pp 387-391 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 2023.

Abstract

The lizard Alopoglossus vallensis (family Alopoglossidae) has been historically recorded in the Cauca River Valley and the western Andes (departments of Cauca and Valle del Cauca) of Colombia. Based on a review of specimens in biological collections, we report northern and southern range extensions for the species, including the first records from the departments of Antioquia, Caldas, Quindío, and Risaralda in the Central Andes of Colombia. These new records also expand the known elevational range and climatic tolerances of A. vallensis.

Details

Language :
English, Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
03665232 and 23573759
Volume :
45
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Caldasia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.01a70d5c63a54ef585d13a329689f647
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.15446/caldasia.v45n2.98993