Acta Herpetologica (Jun 2012)

On the distribution of <em>Uromastyx alfredschmidti</em> Wilms and Böhme, 2000 (Squamata: Agamidae: Uromastycinae)

  • Roberto Sindaco,
  • Thomas Wilms,
  • Alberto Venchi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.13128/Acta_Herpetol-10129
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7, no. 1

Abstract

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The article reports on two new findings of Uromastyx alfredschmidti Wilms and Böhme, 2000 that allow for a more precise definition of its distribution range and, consequently, a new conservation assessment in compliance with IUCN parameters. Following review of available museum specimens, the Hoggar Mts. (Algeria), should not to be considered within the natural range of the species. Nomenclatorial clarifications on existing literature are also provided.