Nomenclatural Status of Emoia cyanura (Lacertilia, Scincidae) Populations in the Central Pacific
Ineich I and Zug GR. 1991. Nomenclatural Status of Emoia cyanura (Lacertilia, Scincidae) Populations in the Central Pacific. Copeia. 1991(4):1132-1136
Emoia cyanura as currently recognized is the most abundant and widespread skink of the Pacific. Its distribution encompasses much of Oceania. This article outlines the nomenclatural problems associated with this complex and clearly defines which populations and which morphotypes are correctly assigned to cyanura sensu stricto.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Ineich, Ivan; Zug, George
- Units
- NPSA , PACN
- Keywords
- American Samoa, Animal Studies, Emoia cyanura (Lacertilia Scincidae), Reptile, skink