Remarks on a Collection of Bolson Tortoises, Gopherus flavomarginatus
Legler JM and Webb RG. 1961. Remarks on a Collection of Bolson Tortoises, Gopherus flavomarginatus. Herpetologica. 17(1):26-37
In 1959, Legler described and named a new species of tortoise (Gopherus flavomarginatus) from extreme northeastern Durango and adjacent parts of Coahuila and Chihuahua, Mexico. The small amount of material upon which the description was based (three stuffed specimens and three carapaces) left much to be desired in regard to knowledge of variation within the species. In the last additional specimens of G. flavomarginatus, all of which were examined in detail and photographed while alive. The results of our observations, summarized below, contribute generally to a knowledge of this tortoise.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Legler, John; Webb, Robert
- Units
- SODN
- Keywords
- Herpetology, Taxonomy