Atractaspis aterrima Günther, 1863
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https://doi.org/ 10.5252/z2011n3a4 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03B7FC4E-C032-6E7E-FF54-FB4C6B03E146 |
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Felipe |
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Atractaspis aterrima Günther, 1863 |
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Atractaspis aterrima Günther, 1863
MATERIAL EXAMINED. — 14 specimens ( MRAC 29590 View Materials , Tetetou; GHS-W-Togo 86, Agave; GHS-W 1039, GHS-W 1045, Agou; GHS-Togo 01, Missahohe; GHS-W 0053, GHS-W 1067-68, GHS-W 1100, GHS-W 1418, GHS-W 1441, Sodo Zion; GHS-W 1259, Yo [Agome Yo], T 132 , T 160 , Fazao) .
MORPHOLOGY. — TL from 325 to 720 mm; 19-21 MSR, smooth; 254-285 Ven, smooth; 18-27 Sc, all single; anal single; 5 supralabials (6 in specimens GHS-W 1039 and GHS-W 1045); 3-5 infralabials; 1 preocular; 1 postocular; 1 very large anterior temporal.
DISTRIBUTION. — This widespread species occurs in all ecological regions of the country. Previously, it had been mentioned from Togo by Sternfeld (1908b, 1909),
Hulselmans & Verheyen (1970), Spawls & Branch (1995), David & Ineich (1999) and Chippaux (2006).
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