First record of Micrurus lemniscatus (Elapidae) in the state of Piauí, northeastern Brazil
Micrurus lemniscatus is widely distributed in South America, and in Brazil is known from the Amazo-nian Forest, Cerrado, and Babassu Palm Forest biomes. Herein, we provide the first record of this species for the state of Piauí in northeastern Brazil and the first record from a Cerrado/Caatinga tran...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia
2022-10-01
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| Series: | Caldasia |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/cal/article/view/101553/84936 |
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| Summary: | Micrurus lemniscatus is widely distributed in South America, and in Brazil is known from the Amazo-nian Forest, Cerrado, and Babassu Palm Forest biomes. Herein, we provide the first record of this species for the state of Piauí in northeastern Brazil and the first record from a Cerrado/Caatinga transition zone. We also present an updated distribution map for M. lemniscatus. |
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| ISSN: | 0366-5232 2357-3759 |