Heterodon simus
Taxonavigation
| Taxonavigation: Colubroidea |
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Superregnum: Eukaryota |
Familia: Colubridae
Subfamilia: Dipsadinae
Genus: Heterodon
Species: Heterodon simus
Name
Heterodon simus (Linnaeus, 1766) [conserved name]
- Holotype: presumed lost fide Edgren (1953: 640).
- Type locality: “Carolina”, restricted to “Charleston, South Carolina” by Schmidt (1953: 226).
- Placed on the Official List of Specific Names in Zoology by Opinion 390 (1956: 275).
Combinations
- Coluber simus Linnaeus, 1766: 375 [original combination]
- Heterodon simus — Holbrook, 1842: 57 [subsequent combination]
References
Primary references
- Linnaeus, C. 1766. Systema naturae sive regna tria naturae, secundum classes, ordines, genera, species, cum characteribus, differentiis, synonymis, locis. Laurentii Salvii: Holmiae. 12th ed. v. 1 (pt 1): 1–532. BHL Reference page.
- International Commisision on Zoological Nomenclature. 1956. Opinion 390. Determination under the Plenary Powers of the taxon to which shall be applicable the specific name simus Linnaeus, 1766, as published in the combination Coluber simus (Class Reptilia). pp. 273–284 In Hemming, F. (ed.). Opinions and declarations rendered by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature. Volume 12. Part 13. International Trust for Zoological Nomenclature: London. BHL Reference page.
Links
- Hammerson, G.A. 2007. IUCN: Heterodon simus (Vulnerable). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2007: e.T63821A12718888. DOI: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T63821A12718888.en. Accessed on 08 January 2024.