摘要
Based on seven newly-collected specimens, we provide an expanded description for the rare Chinese snake Opisthotropis cheni. The new specimens are consistent with the type series in scale counts and body dimensions. However, two individuals lack yellow cross-bands that are apparent in the type specimens. A key to the ten Chinese species of Opisthotropis is provided.
Based on seven newly-collected specimens, we provide an expanded description for the rare Chinese snake Opisthotropis cheni. The new specimens are consistent with the type series in scale counts and body dimensions. However, two individuals lack yellow cross-bands that are apparent in the type specimens. A key to the ten Chinese species of Opisthotropis is provided.
基金
partly funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC30670236,NFSC30970334)
the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University,the Ministry of Education of China(NCET-08-0908)
Sichuan Youth Sciences and Technology Foundation of China(08ZQ026-006)
