Lectotype designation and redescription of the Gymnophthalmid lizard Riama columbiana (Andersson, 1914) with notes on the type Locality

Authors

  • Santiago J. Sanchez-Pacheco Conservation International-Colombia; Research Associate Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0031-10492010000200001

Keywords:

Andes, Colombia, Gymnophthalmidae, South America, Squamata, Taxonomy

Abstract

The poorly known Riama columbiana, Andean gymnophthalmid lizard from Colombia, is redescribed on the basis of syntypes and additional material. A lectotype is designated, its likely provenience is discussed, and its distribution and natural history are given.

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Published

2010-01-01

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naodefinida

How to Cite

Lectotype designation and redescription of the Gymnophthalmid lizard Riama columbiana (Andersson, 1914) with notes on the type Locality . (2010). Papéis Avulsos De Zoologia, 50(2), 31-41. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0031-10492010000200001