Adolfus masavaensis WAGNER, GREENBAUM & BRANCH, 2014
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Higher Taxa | Lacertidae, Eremiadinae, Sauria, Lacertoidea, Squamata (lizards) |
Subspecies | |
Common Names | E: Western alpine meadow lizard |
Synonym | Adolfus masavaensis WAGNER, GREENBAUM & BRANCH 2014 Adolfus masavaensis — SPAWLS et al 2018: 184 |
Distribution | Kenya (Mount Elgon) Type locality: Mount Elgon, Kenya, near Koitobos Guest House [coordinates approximately: 1.040983, 34.783645], 3372 m elevation. |
Reproduction | |
Types | Holotype: ZFMK 75011 (75001 in Wagner et al. 2014), adult female; paratypes: CAS, FMNH, MCZ, ANSP |
Diagnosis | Diagnosis: This species is unique by the following combi- nation of characters: small size (SVL 38.9–55.5 mm), low number of temporal scales (3–12; Mt. Elgon: 8–12, Aber- dares: 3–5), low number of scales around midbody (19–23), and a vertebral stripe often including the occipital scale. Additional details (1083 characters) are available for collaborators and contributors. Please contact us for details. |
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Etymology | The English name of ‘Mount Elgon’ refers to the indigenous tribe of the Elgonyi who live on the southern slopes of the mountain. ‘Masava’ is the local name for Mount Elgon used by the tribes on the Ugandan side of the mountain, and is used to form the species name for the taxon described herein. |
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