Taxonomic revaluation of the Ahaetulla prasina (H. Boie in F. Boie, 1827) complex from Northeast India: resurrection and redescription of Ahaetulla flavescens (Wall, 1910) (Reptilia: Serpentes: Colubridae)
The taxonomic status of the nominal taxon Dryophis prasinus flavescens Wall, 1910 is reevaluated herein. Based on molecular data generated from fresh collections of Ahaetulla prasina (H. Boie in F. Boie, 1827) auctorum from Northeast India and, additionally, morphological data from museum specimens...
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| author | Achyuthan N. Srikanthan Omkar Dilip Adhikari Ashok Kumar Mallik Patrick D. Campbell Bharat Bhushan Bhatt Kartik Shanker Sumaithangi Rajagopalan Ganesh |
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The taxonomic status of the nominal taxon Dryophis prasinus flavescens Wall, 1910 is reevaluated herein. Based on molecular data generated from fresh collections of Ahaetulla prasina (H. Boie in F. Boie, 1827) auctorum from Northeast India and, additionally, morphological data from museum specimens originating from the same areas, we resurrect this taxon as Ahaetulla flavescens (Wall, 1910) comb. nov. We clarify the status, identity and locations of its type specimens, rediscover, redescribe and illustrate those specimens and also designate a lectotype in order to effect a proper taxonomic redefinition of this nominal taxon. We provide further details on the morphology and diagnosis of this species and elucidate its phylogenetic position. We also provide a summary of the natural history and distribution of this species. Adding to the known cryptic diversity and genetic divergence within Southeast Asian populations, this work also hints at the need for a taxonomic revision of the A. prasina complex. This work complements a previous study on the A. prasina complex focusing on populations in Indonesia. Taken together, these two studies represent phylogenetic reconstructions from different populations of the A. prasina complex across its distribution range, on the Asian mainland and the surrounding islands.
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| spelling | doaj.art-bf13f28ff9c54481954e5c71111a88352022-12-22T02:26:14ZengConsortium of European Natural History MuseumsEuropean Journal of Taxonomy2118-97732022-10-0183910.5852/ejt.2022.839.1937Taxonomic revaluation of the Ahaetulla prasina (H. Boie in F. Boie, 1827) complex from Northeast India: resurrection and redescription of Ahaetulla flavescens (Wall, 1910) (Reptilia: Serpentes: Colubridae)Achyuthan N. Srikanthan0Omkar Dilip Adhikari1Ashok Kumar Mallik2Patrick D. Campbell3Bharat Bhushan Bhatt4Kartik Shanker5Sumaithangi Rajagopalan Ganesh6Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore – 560012, Karnataka, IndiaNatural History collection department, Bombay Natural History Society, Hornbill House, Opp. Lion Gate, S.B.S. Road, Mumbai – 400001, Maharashtra, IndiaCentre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore – 560012, Karnataka, IndiaDepartment of Life Sciences, Darwin Centre, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD, EnglandDepartment of Environment & Forest, P-Sector, Itanagar – 791111, Arunachal Pradesh, IndiaCentre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore – 560012, Karnataka, IndiaChennai Snake Park, Rajbhavan post, Chennai – 600 022, Tamil Nadu, India The taxonomic status of the nominal taxon Dryophis prasinus flavescens Wall, 1910 is reevaluated herein. Based on molecular data generated from fresh collections of Ahaetulla prasina (H. Boie in F. Boie, 1827) auctorum from Northeast India and, additionally, morphological data from museum specimens originating from the same areas, we resurrect this taxon as Ahaetulla flavescens (Wall, 1910) comb. nov. We clarify the status, identity and locations of its type specimens, rediscover, redescribe and illustrate those specimens and also designate a lectotype in order to effect a proper taxonomic redefinition of this nominal taxon. We provide further details on the morphology and diagnosis of this species and elucidate its phylogenetic position. We also provide a summary of the natural history and distribution of this species. Adding to the known cryptic diversity and genetic divergence within Southeast Asian populations, this work also hints at the need for a taxonomic revision of the A. prasina complex. This work complements a previous study on the A. prasina complex focusing on populations in Indonesia. Taken together, these two studies represent phylogenetic reconstructions from different populations of the A. prasina complex across its distribution range, on the Asian mainland and the surrounding islands. https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/view/1937AssamArunachal PradeshBNHSDNAdistributionscalation |
| spellingShingle | Achyuthan N. Srikanthan Omkar Dilip Adhikari Ashok Kumar Mallik Patrick D. Campbell Bharat Bhushan Bhatt Kartik Shanker Sumaithangi Rajagopalan Ganesh Taxonomic revaluation of the Ahaetulla prasina (H. Boie in F. Boie, 1827) complex from Northeast India: resurrection and redescription of Ahaetulla flavescens (Wall, 1910) (Reptilia: Serpentes: Colubridae) European Journal of Taxonomy Assam Arunachal Pradesh BNHS DNA distribution scalation |
| title | Taxonomic revaluation of the Ahaetulla prasina (H. Boie in F. Boie, 1827) complex from Northeast India: resurrection and redescription of Ahaetulla flavescens (Wall, 1910) (Reptilia: Serpentes: Colubridae) |
| title_full | Taxonomic revaluation of the Ahaetulla prasina (H. Boie in F. Boie, 1827) complex from Northeast India: resurrection and redescription of Ahaetulla flavescens (Wall, 1910) (Reptilia: Serpentes: Colubridae) |
| title_fullStr | Taxonomic revaluation of the Ahaetulla prasina (H. Boie in F. Boie, 1827) complex from Northeast India: resurrection and redescription of Ahaetulla flavescens (Wall, 1910) (Reptilia: Serpentes: Colubridae) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Taxonomic revaluation of the Ahaetulla prasina (H. Boie in F. Boie, 1827) complex from Northeast India: resurrection and redescription of Ahaetulla flavescens (Wall, 1910) (Reptilia: Serpentes: Colubridae) |
| title_short | Taxonomic revaluation of the Ahaetulla prasina (H. Boie in F. Boie, 1827) complex from Northeast India: resurrection and redescription of Ahaetulla flavescens (Wall, 1910) (Reptilia: Serpentes: Colubridae) |
| title_sort | taxonomic revaluation of the ahaetulla prasina h boie in f boie 1827 complex from northeast india resurrection and redescription of ahaetulla flavescens wall 1910 reptilia serpentes colubridae |
| topic | Assam Arunachal Pradesh BNHS DNA distribution scalation |
| url | https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/view/1937 |
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