Notes on the Recorded Localities for Lygosoma isodactylum (Günther, 1864) (Squamata, Scincidae)

Michael Cota; Sunchai Makchai; Tanya Chan-ard

Authors

Michael Cota Natural History Museum, National Science Museum, Thailand, Technopolis, Khlong 5, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
Sunchai Makchai Natural History Museum, National Science Museum, Thailand, Technopolis, Khlong 5, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
Tanya Chan-ard Natural History Museum, National Science Museum, Thailand, Technopolis, Khlong 5, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand

Keywords:

Lygosoma isodactylum, Lygosomine skink

Abstract

The localities of the thirteen known specimens of Lygosoma isodactylum are listed, including two new records. Earlier records based on mistaken identity are discussed.

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