Amphibians and reptiles of the state of San Luis Potosí, Mexico, with comparisons with adjoining states

A summary of the species of amphibians and reptiles of the state has been compiled, including their geographic distributions, habitats, and conservation statuses. The herpetofauna of San Luis Potosí consists of 41 species of amphibians and 141 species of reptiles. San Luis Potosí shares the highest...

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Published in:ZooKeys 2018-04, Vol.753 (753), p.83-106
Main Authors: Lemos-Espinal, Julio A, Smith, Geoffrey R, Woolrich-Piña, Guillermo A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amphibians
Biodiversity
Biology
Coastal plains
Conservation
Conservation status
Geographical distribution
Habitats
Herpetofauna
Identification and classification
Museums
Natural history
Reptile populations
Reptiles & amphibians
Species
Vegetation
Zoology
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Summary:A summary of the species of amphibians and reptiles of the state has been compiled, including their geographic distributions, habitats, and conservation statuses. The herpetofauna of San Luis Potosí consists of 41 species of amphibians and 141 species of reptiles. San Luis Potosí shares the highest number of species with Hidalgo and Tamaulipas, and the least number of species with Nuevo León. In San Luis Potosí, there are several taxa of particular conservation concern including salamanders, emydid and trionychid turtles, anguid and xenosaurid lizards, and natricid and colubrid snakes.
ISSN:1313-2989
1313-2970
DOI:10.3897/zookeys.753.21094