Vol. 7 No. 1 (2012)
Articles

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

Roberto Sindaco
SHI

Published 2012-06-04

How to Cite

Sindaco, R., Wilms, T., & Venchi, A. (2012). On the distribution of <em>Uromastyx alfredschmidti</em> Wilms and Böhme, 2000 (Squamata: Agamidae: Uromastycinae). Acta Herpetologica, 7(1), 23–28. https://doi.org/10.13128/Acta_Herpetol-10129

Abstract

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.