Crotaphopeltis hippocrepis (Reinhardt, 1843)
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https://doi.org/ 10.5252/z2011n3a4 |
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4547015 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03B7FC4E-C03A-6E76-FF65-FCD06D0AE57A |
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Felipe |
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Crotaphopeltis hippocrepis (Reinhardt, 1843) |
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Crotaphopeltis hippocrepis (Reinhardt, 1843)
MATERIAL EXAMINED. — 5 specimens ( MNHN 2006.2204 About MNHN - 2206 About MNHN , Nangbeto; GHS-W 1284, Diguingue, T 131 , Fazao) .
MORPHOLOGY. — TL of our specimens from 350 to 825 mm; 19-20 MSR, scales smooth; 168-191 Ven, smooth; 45-52 subcaudals, paired; anal single; 8 supralabials; 9 infralabials; 1 preocular, 2 postoculars; temporal scale formula: 1 + 2.
DISTRIBUTION. — The range of this species in Togo remains poorly known. Our localities are in ER III and IV respectively but this species may also occur in ER II. Rasmussen et al. (2000) mentioned this species from Bismarkburg (ZMB 21346) and Pagala (USNM 223867). Chippaux (2006) did not give any specific locality.
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