Zygaspis ferox BROADLEY & BROADLEY, 1997
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Higher Taxa | Amphisbaenidae, Amphisbaenia, Lacertoidea, Squamata |
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Synonym | Zygaspis ferox BROADLEY & BROADLEY 1997 Amphisbaena quadrifrons capensis LOVERIDGE 1941: 387 (part.) Amphisbaena quadrifrons capensis — FITZSIMONS 1943: 376 (part.) Zygaspis quadrifrons SAIFF 1970: 113 (part.) Zygaspis ferox — GANS 2005: 38 Zygaspis ferox — CONRADIE et al. 2019 |
Distribution | Zimbabwe (Chimanimani and Chipinge Districts, Deysbrook Farm) Type locality: Silverstreams Estate, Chimanimani District, Zimbabwe. |
Reproduction | oviparous |
Types | Holotype: NMZB UM 8974, Paratype: PEM R10369 (formerly AMG 7764) |
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Etymology | Named after the Latin “ferox” = fierce, referring to the agressive behaviour of this animal when handled. |
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