| Abstract: | We demonstrate that USNM 2040 and not UMMZ 3781 (originally part of lot USNM 4500) was most likely the holotype of Tantilla gracilis. The type specimens of Tantilla nigriceps have been lost or destroyed. It is not possible to determine from the original description of Tantilla nigriceps if this name represents what is currently known as T. nigriceps or T. hobartsmithi. In order to attribute the name T. nigriceps firmly to the species as currently recognized, we designate a neotype. |
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| ProdID: | 5224482 |
| Citation Author: | Gotte, S. W.; Wilson, L.D. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Issue: | 3 |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington |
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| Citation Number Of Pages: | 9 |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 596-604 |
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| Citation Public Comments: | Flat-headed Snake (Tantilla gracilis ) Plains Blackhead Snake (Tantilla nigriceps) 6407_Gotte.pdf |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Commentary on the type material of Tantilla gracilis Baird and Girard, 1853 and Tantilla nigriceps Kennicott, 1860 (Reptilia: Squamata), with a neotype designation for T. nigriceps; 2005; Article; Journal; Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington; Gotte, S. W.; Wilson, L.D. |
| Citation Start Page: | 596 |
| Citation Volume: | 118 |
| Citation Year: | 2005 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Commentary on the type material of Tantilla gracilis Baird and Girard, 1853 and Tantilla nigriceps Kennicott, 1860 (Reptilia: Squamata), with a neotype designation for T. nigriceps; 2005; Article; Journal; Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington; Gotte, S. W.; Wilson, L.D. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.2988%2F0006-324X%282005%29118%5B596%3ACOTTMO%5D2.0.CO%3B2 |
| Date Other: | Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:18 -0500 |
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