Revalidation of the Arboreal Asian Snake Genera Gonyophis Boulenger, 1891; Rhynchophis Mocquard, 1897; and Rhadinophis Vogt, 1922, with Description of a New Genus and Tribe (Squamata: Serpentes: Colubridae)-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Revalidation of the Arboreal Asian Snake Genera Gonyophis Boulenger, 1891; Rhynchophis Mocquard, 1897; and Rhadinophis Vogt, 1922, with Description of a New Genus and Tribe (Squamata: Serpentes: Colubridae)

Published:2024-09-13 Issue:9 Volume:16 Page:576
ISSN:1424-2818
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Author:

Wallach Van¹^ORCID,Midtgaard Rune²,Hsiao Emma³

Affiliation:

1. Independent Researcher, 4 Potter Park, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

2. Independent Researcher, Birke Alle 19, 1.18, 5500 Middelfart, Denmark

3. Independent Researcher, 161 Winter St., Weston, MA 02493, USA

Abstract

Based on the latest molecular phylogenies of Gonyosoma sensu lato, which recovered five clades with robust support, we utilize morphological characters to demonstrate the distinctiveness of each clade, resulting in the resurrection of three genera (Gonyophis Boulenger, 1891; Rhynchophis Mocquard, 1897; and Rhadinophis Vogt, 1922) and a proposal of a new genus and a new tribe. A synopsis of the group, with descriptions and diagnoses, is provided for the five genera and eight species in addition to distribution maps and illustrations of the head of each taxon. An artificial key to the species and genera in the new tribe is presented in addition to the estimated origin times for each clade.

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MDPI AG

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https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/16/9/576/pdf

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