Updated distribution maps with new records of Trilepida fuliginosa (Passos, Caramaschi & Pinto, 2006) and Drepanoides anomalus (Jan, 1863) (Squamata, Serpentes) in the state of Maranhão, northeastern Brazil

Abstract

We report for the first time Trilepida fuliginosa (Passos, Caramaschi & Pinto, 2006) and Drepanoides anomalus (Jan, 1863) in the state of Maranhão, Brazil. Our record for T. fuliginosa represents the northernmost locality for the species and extends its geographic distribution by nearly 662 km (in a straight line) from São Geraldo do Araguaia, state of Pará. Our record for D. anomalus is the easternmost known occurrence and extends its distribution by 203 km from Piçarra, Pará. Updated distribution maps and images of preserved specimens are provided.

Historical perspective and state of knowledge of the nonavian reptiles (Vertebrata: Sauropsida) of the Department of Caldas, Central Andes of Colombia

“…This snake specimen (VR 4736) is believed to represent an undescribed taxon, but further research and the collection of more specimens are required to clarify its taxonomic status. The only recognized species of the genus Drepanoides is D. anomalus (Jan, 1863), which has distinct characteristics compared to the VR 4736 specimen: the absence of loreal scales, fewer ventral and subcaudal scales, and the absence of maxillary teeth (Guedes et al, 2020). We have included this record with caution to emphasize the importance of sampling in pristine areas with high conservation value, like the mentioned parks, the Arma and Samaná rivers basins bordering Antioquia, and the forests at the Occidental Cordillera in limits with the Department of Risaralda.…”