The taxonomic status of the rosy boa Lichanura roseofusca (Serpentes: Boidae)

Authors

John R. Ottley, Brigham Young University
Robert W. Murphy, University of California, Los Angeles
Geoffrey V. Smith, Alta Mira Animal Clinic, Vista, California

Abstract

Evidence is presented indicating that Lichanura roseofusca and Lichanura trivirgata are conspecific. Data include the report of an intermediate specimen from El Arco, Baja California Norte, a site midway between the previously known peninsular ranges of the two species; captive hybridization provides additional support for the conclusion.

Recommended Citation

Ottley, John R.; Murphy, Robert W.; and Smith, Geoffrey V. (1980) "The taxonomic status of the rosy boa Lichanura roseofusca (Serpentes: Boidae)," Great Basin Naturalist: Vol. 40: No. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/gbn/vol40/iss1/4