Post by Sebbe on May 21, 2017 8:51:27 GMT
There has been confusion regarding the identity of this species in the past. Scelotes guentheri as discussed by Bourquin (1988) is the species now regarded as S. bourquini (Broadley 1994). Because S. guentheri is known from a single specimen, its taxonomic status remains uncertain, although most authors have considered it valid (e.g. FitzSimons 1943, Broadley 1994, Branch 1998).
No specimens of this species have been found in over 120 years, despite directed searches near the type locality. There are also no known captive specimens, so the species’ status as Extinct (see Broadley 1994) in now confirmed.
Described by Boulenger in 1887 on the basis of a single specimen from 'Port Natal' somewhere near Durban. Has not been found again in more than 125 years, despite recent intensive efforts. Extensive recent surveys in the greater Durban area have failed to produce any specimens (J. Marais unpubl. data). These surveys included Marianhill, where the Reverend Henry Callaway is believed to have found the first and only specimen when travelling by ox-wagon from Pietermaritzburg.
No specimens have been identified in more than 125 years since the description of the species, despite directed searches. There are also no known captive specimens and there is thus high confidence that the species is extinct.
No specimens of this species have been found in over 120 years, despite directed searches near the type locality. There are also no known captive specimens, so the species’ status as Extinct (see Broadley 1994) in now confirmed.
Described by Boulenger in 1887 on the basis of a single specimen from 'Port Natal' somewhere near Durban. Has not been found again in more than 125 years, despite recent intensive efforts. Extensive recent surveys in the greater Durban area have failed to produce any specimens (J. Marais unpubl. data). These surveys included Marianhill, where the Reverend Henry Callaway is believed to have found the first and only specimen when travelling by ox-wagon from Pietermaritzburg.
No specimens have been identified in more than 125 years since the description of the species, despite directed searches. There are also no known captive specimens and there is thus high confidence that the species is extinct.
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