Abstract The genus Hemidactylus in Angola is represented by six species, all of them part of
taxonomically and nomenclaturally challenging species complexes. We present a detailed …

An integrative taxonomic review of the genus Boaedon in Angola is provided. A molecular
phylogeny, based on 99 genetic samples for which the mitochondrial markers 16S rRNA …

The accumulation of biodiversity in tropical forests can occur through multiple allopatric and
parapatric models of diversification, including forest refugia, riverine barriers and ecological …

The first—and only—authoritative guide to the snakes of Central and Western Africa.
Nobody knows exactly how many snake species live in the biodiversity hotspots of Western …

In diesem Katalog werden alle Typusexemplare von Amphibien und Reptilien der
Herpetologischen Sammlung des Naturhistorischen Museums Wien angeführt. Die Typen …

Cobras are among the most widely known venomous snakes, and yet their taxonomy
remains incompletely understood, particularly in Africa. Here, we use a combination of …

Molecular and morphological evidence has shown that the African slender-snouted, or
sharp-nosed, crocodile Mecistops cataphractus (Cuvier, 1824) is comprised of two …

Much of what is known about the molecular evolution of vertebrate vision comes from
studies of mammals, birds and fish. Reptiles (especially snakes) have barely been sampled …

This situation analysis was undertaken to inform responses to several resolutions made at
the 5th World Conservation Congress in 2012 about the plight of large vertebrates in West …

The bushmeat trade in West and Central Africa embraces a broad range of ecological,
economic, and conservation issues. To date, most studies have focused on the economic …