Signs of life: rediscovery of Erythrolamprus andinus (Dixon, 1983) (Serpentes: Dipsadidae) in Bolivia
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https://doi.org/10.3989/graellsia.2022.v78.341Keywords:
Cochabamba, type locality, Xenodontini, Squamata, Reptilia, ConservationAbstract
One hundred years after J. Steinbach’s collection of Erythrolamprus andinus (Dixon, 1983), we report here the rediscovery of E. andinus at the type locality of Incachaca, Cochabamba, Bolivia. For the first time, comments on colouring in life are provided, as well as the first colour images for this species. Considering the rarity of this snake due to the few records since its description, we recommend a global conservation status of Critically Endangered for E. andinus.
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