![]() Both of the newly described species belong to an expanded Delma tincta group which displays a complex biogeographic pattern in northwestern Australia. Revisionary notes on the genus Delma (Squamata: Pygopodidae) in South Australia and the Northern Territory. borea Kluge, 1974, those from the Pilbara islands are confirmed however, all specimens from the Pilbara mainland and arid desert localities are reallocated to other taxa. A complete guide to reptiles of Australia, 3rd ed. Among Western Australian specimens previously referred to D. A second new species, endemic to the Cape Range Peninsula, is also described. Place: Australia Western Australia NORTHAMPTON Topic SAURIA PYGOPODIDAE DELMA TINCTA Remove constraint Topic: SAURIA PYGOPODIDAE DELMA TINCTA. Taxonomic database that provides basic information about all living reptile species, such as turtles, snakes, lizards, and crocodiles, as well as tuataras. and Protein sequences from Australian organisms in the species Delma tincta. Delma pax is redescribed and shown to be confined to the Pilbara region, while a closely related, new species is described from the arid deserts of western and central Australia. The identification of species in Delma fraseri as Australian dwelling. ![]() WA Museum Records and Supplements | Updated 6 years agoĪBSTRACT – Analysis of allozyme and morphological variation has revealed that two pygopodid lizard species are presently confused under Delma pax Kluge, 1974. 2 nasal scales (supranasal), 3 scales before vent (preanal), Midbody scales in 14 rows and third scale along upper lip below eye. Both of these genera are among those pygopodids that have a normal middle ear mechanism with a tympanic membrane (Underwood, 1957) ear function in Lialis has been studied by Wever (1974). Delma tincta Snout Vent Length: 9.2 cm Distinguishing features: Greyish brown to reddish brown, 3-4 dark and cream/yellow bands on head and neck. restricted to Normanton by choice of lectotype. ![]() ![]() Two new species of the Delma tincta group (Squamata: Pygopodidae) from northwestern Australia We here present the results of the analy- sis of vocalizations of two species, Delma tincta and Lialis burtonis. Australia (New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia) Type locality: Normanton and Springsure, Qld. ![]()
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