The identity of Bocourt's lizard Eumeces capito 1879

Authors

Hobart M. Smith, University of Colorado, Boulder
Rosella B. Smith, University of Colorado, Boulder
Jean Guibé, Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France

Abstract

Eumeces capito Boucourt, 1879, is a senior synonym of Eumeces xanthi Günther, 1889. No exception to application of the Law of Priority is recommended in this case. The type locality of E. capito as originally published ("La côte oriental des Etats-Unis") is erroneous. Undoubtedly the correct locality is China, but it is not restricted at present.

Recommended Citation

Smith, Hobart M.; Smith, Rosella B.; and Guibé, Jean (1975) "The identity of Bocourt's lizard Eumeces capito 1879," Great Basin Naturalist: Vol. 35: No. 1, Article 13.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/gbn/vol35/iss1/13