Panaspis annettesabinae COLSTON, PYRON & BAUER, 2020
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Higher Taxa | Scincidae, Eugongylinae (Eugongylini), Scincoidea, Sauria, Squamata (lizards) |
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Common Names | E: Sabin’s Snake-Eyed Skink |
Synonym | Panaspis annettesabinae COLSTON, PYRON & BAUER 2020 |
Distribution | C Ethiopia Type locality: 8km SW of Bedele on the Metu-Bedele Road, Buno Bedele zone, Oromia Region, (-8.4032°, 36.3105° elevation 1840m; datum WGS 84; Fig. 3) Ethiopia |
Reproduction | |
Types | Holotype. TJC264 (ZMNH H2019,2176), unsexed adult, 9 February 2013 by Timothy J.Colston. |
Diagnosis | Diagnosis: Panaspis annettesabinae can be distinguished from other members of the genus by the following combination of characters: eye in the “ablepharine” condition; scales in 24 rows at the midbody; adult coloration of light-colored upper labials lacking round black spots; coppery dorsum flecked with black, separated from dark brown or black lateral coloration by a single row of light-colored scales; and a coppery bronze tail. Additional details (3881 characters) are available for collaborators and contributors. Please contact us for details. |
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Etymology | The specific epithet “annettesabinae” honors Annette Sabin of the Sabin family, long-time philanthropic supporters of biodiversity conservation. |
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