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Zygaspis
''Zygaspis'' is a genus of Amphisbaenia, amphisbaenians in the Family (biology), family Amphisbaenidae. Species in the genus are commonly known as purple round-headed worm lizards, and are native to equatorial and southern Africa. Species The genus contains eight species: *''Zygaspis dolichomenta'' *''Zygaspis ferox'' *''Zygaspis kafuensis'' *''Zygaspis maraisi'' *''Zygaspis nigra'' *''Zygaspis quadrifrons'' – Kalahari round-snouted worm lizard, Kalahari dwarf worm lizard *''Zygaspis vandami'' – Gerhardus Petrus Frederick Van Dam, Van Dam's dwarf worm lizard *''Zygaspis violacea'' ''Nota bene'': A Binomial nomenclature, binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than ''Zygaspis''. References Further reading *:fr:William Roy Branch, Branch, Bill (2004). ''Field Guide to Snakes and other Reptiles of Southern Africa''. Third Revised edition, Second impression. Sanibel Island, Florida: Ralph Curtis Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zygaspis Vandami
Van Dam's dwarf worm lizard (''Zygaspis vandami''), also known commonly as the sand-dwelling dwarf worm lizard and Van Dam's round-headed worm lizard, is a species of Amphisbaenia, amphisbaenian in the Family (biology), family Amphisbaenidae. The species is native to southern Africa. There are two recognized subspecies. Etymology The Specific name (zoology), specific name, ''vandami'', is in honor of South African Herpetologist Gerhardus Petrus Frederick Van Dam (died 1927). Geographic range ''Z. vandami'' is found in Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Habitat The preferred natural habitats of ''Z. vandami'' are sand, sandy-soils, and humus-rich soils. Description One of the smaller species in its genus, ''Z. vandami'' usually has a Snout-vent length, snout-to-vent length (SVL) of . The maximum recorded SVL is . It is uniformly dark purplish brown Dorsum (anatomy), dorsally, and light purple ventrally. The chin and the anal area are white.William Roy Branch, Branch, Bill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zygaspis Nigra
''Zygaspis nigra'' is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to southern Africa. Geographic range ''Z. nigra'' is found in Angola, Botswana, the Caprivi strip, and Zambia. Habitat The preferred habitat of ''Z. nigra'' is woodland on sandy soil. Description A large worm lizard, ''Z. nigra'' may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of . It is colored black and white, with a speckled or marbled appearance. It is more blackish dorsally, and is more whitish ventrally. The snout is rounded. Branch, Bill. (2004). ''Field Guide to Snakes and other Reptiles of Southern Africa''. Sanibel Island Florida: Ralph Curtis Books. 399 PP. . (''Zygaspis nigra'', p. 124 + plate 42). Reproduction ''Z. nigra'' is oviparous. References Further reading * Broadley DG, Gans C (1969). "A new species of ''Zygaspis'' (Amphisbaenia: Reptilia) from Zambia and Angola". ''Arnoldia (Rhodesia)'' 4 (25): 1-4. (''Zygaspis niger'', new species). *Broadley, Donald G.; Broadl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zygaspis Kafuensis
''Zygaspis kafuensis'' is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Zambia. Its type locality Type locality may refer to: * Type locality (biology) * Type locality (geology) See also * Local (other) * Locality (other) {{disambiguation ... is located in the Kafue National Park. References Zygaspis Reptiles of Zambia Endemic fauna of Zambia Reptiles described in 1997 Taxa named by Donald George Broadley Taxa named by Sheila Broadley {{reptile-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zygaspis Maraisi
''Zygaspis maraisi'' is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Mozambique Mozambique (), officially the Republic of Mozambique ( pt, Moçambique or , ; ny, Mozambiki; sw, Msumbiji; ts, Muzambhiki), is a country located in southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Mala .... References Zygaspis Reptiles of Mozambique Endemic fauna of Mozambique Reptiles described in 2016 Taxa named by Donald George Broadley Taxa named by G. John Measey {{reptile-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zygaspis Quadrifrons
''Zygaspis quadrifrons'', also known as the Kalahari dwarf worm lizard or Kalahari round-snouted worm lizard, is a worm lizard species in the family Family (from la, familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Idea ... Amphisbaenidae. It is found in southern Africa. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q3576390 Zygaspis Reptiles described in 1862 Taxa named by Wilhelm Peters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zygaspis Dolichomenta
''Zygaspis dolichomenta'' is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo The Democratic Republic of the Congo (french: République démocratique du Congo (RDC), colloquially "La RDC" ), informally Congo-Kinshasa, DR Congo, the DRC, the DROC, or the Congo, and formerly and also colloquially Zaire, is a country in .... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q18601074 Zygaspis Reptiles of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Endemic fauna of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Taxa named by Gaston-François de Witte Taxa named by Raymond Laurent Reptiles described in 1942 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zygaspis Ferox
''Zygaspis ferox'' is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Zimbabwe Zimbabwe (), officially the Republic of Zimbabwe, is a landlocked country located in Southeast Africa, between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers, bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the south-west, Zambia to the north, and Mozam .... References Zygaspis Reptiles of Zimbabwe Endemic fauna of Zimbabwe Reptiles described in 1997 Taxa named by Donald George Broadley Taxa named by Sheila Broadley Fauna of the Eastern Highlands {{reptile-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zygaspis Violacea
''Zygaspis violacea'' is a worm lizard Amphisbaenia (called amphisbaenians or worm lizards) is a group of usually legless squamates, comprising over 200 extant species. Amphisbaenians are characterized by their long bodies, the reduction or loss of the limbs, and rudimentary eyes. As ... species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Mozambique. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q957876 Zygaspis Reptiles of Mozambique Endemic fauna of Mozambique Reptiles described in 1854 Taxa named by Wilhelm Peters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vivian Frederick Maynard FitzSimons
Vivian Frederick Maynard FitzSimons, born in Pietermaritzburg, was a notable herpetologist in South Africa. Also, he contributed to the collection of spermatophyte samples for the National Herbarium which has become part of the South African National Biodiversity Institute at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden. In 1937, together with Anna Amelia Obermeyer, he collected some of the earliest plant specimens from the Eastern Highlands of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Later, as director of the Transvaal Museum, he together with Charles Koch helped to establish the Namib Desert Research Institute in Gobabeb Family Vivian FitzSimons came from a family of naturalists. His father, Frederick William FitzSimons, and his mother Patricia Henrietta (née Russell), both immigrated to South Africa from Ireland. His brother was Desmond Charles Fitzsimons, who in 1939 founded the Fitzsimons Snake Park (Durban) and was a leading distributor of snake antivenoms in South Africa. Vivian FitzSi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amphisbaenidae
The Amphisbaenidae (common name: worm lizards) are a family of amphisbaenians, a group of limbless vertebrates. Geographic range Amphisbaenids occur in South America, some Caribbean islands, Europe, and sub-Saharan Africa. Taxonomy One deep-branching and somewhat aberrant genus, '' Blanus'', is native to Europe, and may represent a distinct family. More recent sources indeed place it in the family Blanidae. Description Members of the family Amphisbaenidae are limbless, burrowing reptiles with carnivorous diets. As in other amphisbaenians, the body bears rings of scales, which gives amphisbaenids a worm-like appearance. The head is massively constructed and used for burrowing, with powerful jaws and large, recurved teeth used for seizing prey. Some species have a spade-like head, while others have a narrow keel on the head, and still others have a rounded skull. The eyes are highly reduced, while the ear bone, or stapes in the middle ear, is large and massive. Together with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus comes above species and below family. In binomial nomenclature, the genus name forms the first part of the binomial species name for each species within the genus. :E.g. '' Panthera leo'' (lion) and '' Panthera onca'' (jaguar) are two species within the genus ''Panthera''. ''Panthera'' is a genus within the family Felidae. The composition of a genus is determined by taxonomists. The standards for genus classification are not strictly codified, so different authorities often produce different classifications for genera. There are some general practices used, however, including the idea that a newly defined genus should fulfill these three criteria to be descriptively useful: # monophyly – all descendants of an ancestral taxon are grouped together (i.e. phylogenetic analysis should c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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