New records of rare herpetofauna species in Sinaloa, Mexico

Abstract

This study highlights the importance of identifying poorly documented species for biodiversity conservation in critical regions such as Mexico, where many amphibians and reptiles face an uncertain conservation status. In Sinaloa, three species of amphibians and 19 species of reptiles require verification; among them, Anaxyrus kelloggi, with no records in over 30 years, and Lampropeltis nigrita, undocumented for more than 50 years and now recorded for the first time in El Fuerte. These findings are crucial for enhancing the understanding of the local herpetofauna and underscore the need for more detailed research on their distribution, habitat, and dynamics.

Keywords

• Anaxyrus kelloggi
• Conservation
• Geographic distribution
• Lampropeltis nigrita
• Species verification