Reptilia, Squamata, Leiosauridae, Enyalius bibronii Boulenger, 1885: distribution extension and geographic distribution map

Abstract

This article provides a new record for Enyalius bibronii from municipality of Tenente Laurentino Cruz, state of Rio Grande do Norte, northeastern Brazil. The collection site is located in a mountain forest enclave belonging to the Caatinga domain. This record extends the species distribution towards central region of the state.

Herpetofauna recorded by a fauna rescue program in a Caatinga area of João Câmara, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

“…Enyalius bibronii exhibits relictual distribution, which may include incursions in certain areas of Caatinga. Our record confirms this possibility (Rodrigues 2003, Gogliath et al 2010, Silva and Moura 2013. However, E. bibronii may be a species complex, and more detailed taxonomic studies are required (Rodrigues 2003).…”

“…The record of Enyalius bibronii is the third record from RN and represents an extension of 130 km northeast from the closest record at Tenente Laurentino Cruz, RN (Freire 1996, Gogliath et al 2010. Enyalius bibronii exhibits relictual distribution, which may include incursions in certain areas of Caatinga.…”