Latest Articles from Check List Latest 100 Articles from Check List https://checklist.pensoft.net/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:55:08 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://checklist.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Check List https://checklist.pensoft.net/ Dryophylax chaquensis (Bergna & Álvarez, 1993) (Serpentes, Colubridae): first record from Cochabamba Department and a geographic range extension in Bolivia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/120047/ Check List 20(2): 530-535

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.530

Authors: Luis R. Rivas, Gabriel Callapa, Patricia Mendoza-Miranda, Arturo Muñoz, Cord B. Eversole, Randy L. Powell

Abstract: We present novel distributional information on the little-known snake species Dryophylax chaquensis (Bergna & Álvarez, 1993) in Bolivia, including the first record from Cochabamba Department. Our record extends the distribution of this species towards the Bolivian Inter-Andean Dry Forests by approximately 63 km to the west (in a straight line) from the nearest known locality in Vallegrande, Santa Cruz, Bolivia. We comment on the biogeographic distribution, altitude of occurrence, and aspects behavior and natural history of D. chaquensis in Bolivia.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:28:00 +0200
First record of Saddle Barb, Barbodes sellifer Kottelat & Lim 2021 (Cypriniformes, Cyprinidae), on Belitung, Indonesia, with an update of its geographic distribution https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/118375/ Check List 20(2): 524-529

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.524

Authors: Veryl Hasan, Josie South, Fitri S. Valen, Sapto Andriyono, Lucas O. Vieira, Abu B. Sambah, Felipe P. Ottoni

Abstract: Saddle Barb, Barbodes sellifer, is a freshwater fish endemic to Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian archipelago and is here recorded for the first time from Belitung Island, Indonesia. This is a range extension of about 300 km to the southeast from the closest previously known locality on Bangka Island, and, in addition to reporting its occurrence on another island of the Indonesian archipelago, this is the southernmost known locality for the species. We also provide an updated map showing the species’ distribution.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:16:00 +0200
First recorded sighting of the Critically Endangered Tricolour Langur, Presbytis chrysomelas cruciger (Thomas, 1892) (Primates, Cercopithecidae), in Jemoreng Protected Forest, Sarawak, Malaysia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/112991/ Check List 20(2): 518-523

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.518

Authors: Ahmad Ampeng, Hamden Mohammad, Jack Liam, Madeline George-Pau, Syafiani Osman, Emy Ritta Jinggong, Roslan Borhan, Ishak Hassim, Mohammad Fardy Abdul-Rahman, Shukor Md-Nor, Carl Traeholt, Badrul Munir Md-Zain

Abstract: Presbytis chrysomelas cruciger (Thomas, 1892) is a Critically Endangered langur subspecies that has rarely been studied due to the difficulty of encountering it in the wild. Previously, this subspecies was sighted in Maludam National Park, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo. Here, we provide the first sighting record of P. c. cruciger in Jemoreng Protected Forest in Sarawak, where a total of eight groups were observed. We urge for further comprehensive studies and immediate conservation action.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:19:00 +0200
First record of the alien gecko Lepidodactylus lugubris (Duméril & Bibron, 1836) (Gekkonidae) in the Cabo Blanco Absolute Natural Reserve, Costa Rica https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109773/ Check List 20(2): 505-509

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.505

Authors: Matteo Dal Zotto, Giuseppe Romeo, Francesco Saponi, Tommaso Toldo, Andrea Vaccari

Abstract: Lepidodactylus lugubris (Duméril & Bibron, 1836) is a parthenogenetic gekkonid originally distributed in southeast Asia but introduced to numerous countries worldwide. Its geographic range is expanding in several tropical regions due to anthropogenic activities. Here we report the first presence data for this species from the Reserva Natural Absoluta Cabo Blanco in northwestern Costa Rica. Our in‑situ observation provides evidence that the geographic range of L. lugubris is expanding northwards along the Pacific slope of Costa Rica and, more generally, of Central America.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:38:00 +0200
Freshwater fishes (Osteichthyes, Actinopterygii) in the Riam Kanan River and Reservoir, South Kalimantan, Indonesia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111549/ Check List 20(2): 453-470

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.453

Authors: Rizmi Yunita

Abstract: In this study, we conducted an analysis of the freshwater fish population in the Riam Kanan Reservoir, a stagnant freshwater body with a diverse array of freshwater fish species with significant importance for fisheries. Our research revealed that the fish species sampled in the Riam Kanan Reservoir totaled 7,577, encompassing 15 families and 30 distinct species. Overall, our findings underscore the richness and diversity of freshwater fish in the Riam Kanan Reservoir, with the Cyprinidae family being the most dominant. The novelty of our research lies in its contribution to information regarding sources of animal protein and its contribution to ensuring food security. Furthermore, our research emphasizes the adoption of environmentally friendly fishing methods in the Riam Kanan Reservoir, promoting sustainability and ecological preservation.

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Annotated List of Species Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:43:00 +0200
New record of the slimy eel Eptatretus polytrema (Girard, 1855) (Myxiniformes, Myxinidae) in the extreme north of Chile https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/116819/ Check List 20(2): 450-452

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.450

Authors: Felipe Méndez-Abarca, Renzo Pepe-Victoriano, Enrique A. Mundaca

Abstract: We report the capture of a single specimen of the slimy eel Eptatretus polytrema (Girard, 1855) off the coast of the city of Arica, northern Chile. This find extends the currently known range of the species by 1,600 km northwards from the city of Caldera (Atacama Region) to Puerto Montt (Lake Region). We discuss the importance of finding this species in the extreme north of Chile and the need for additional sampling to confirm the continuous range of E. polytrema between Caldera and Arica.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:37:00 +0200
New data on the distribution of Homonota rupicola Cacciali, Ávila & Bauer, 2007 (Squamata, Phyllodactylidae) in Paraguay https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/117118/ Check List 20(2): 444-449

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.444

Authors: Pier Cacciali, Nicolás Cantero, Lucas Cañete, Davi Teles

Abstract: Of the few endemic vertebrates found in Paraguay, Homonota rupicola Cacciali, Ávila & Bauer, 2007 is considered micro-endemic, globally threatened, absent in conservation units, and restricted to rocky outcrops in a small mountain range, a priority hotspot, known as Cordillera de los Altos. Through sampling efforts in areas surrounding the type locality, we recorded H. rupicola at other sites. Together the current geographic range of this species is approximately 13 km along a segment of the Cordillera de los Altos. Nonetheless, H. rupicola is currently unknown from any protected areas, and non-governmental organizations are working towards establishing conservation units within the geographic range of the species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 7 Mar 2024 21:08:00 +0200
Two rare species in Espírito Santo state, Brazil: rediscovery of Apostolepis longicaudata Gomes, 1921 (Squamata, Dipsadidae) and Drymoluber brazili (Gomes, 1918) (Squamata, Colubridae) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/113384/ Check List 20(1): 242-248

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.242

Authors: Rafael Scherrer Mathielo, Diego Henrique Santiago, Thiago Marcial De Castro, Flávia Guimarães Chaves

Abstract: We report the rediscovery of two species of rare snake in Espírito Santo state, Brazil: Aposto­lepis longicaudata Gomes, 1921 (also rare elsewhere in Brazil) and Drymoluber brazili (Gomes, 1918). Apostolepis longicaudata has gone undetected in Espírito Santo for 66 years and Drymoluber brazili for 46 years. Espírito Santo state has only 10% of its forests remaining, and so the rediscovery of these forest‑dwelling species emphasizes the importance of small forest remnants for the conservation. These species have been assessed as Critically Endangered and Endangered in Espírito Santo state.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:57:00 +0200
New record of Myotis ciliolabrum (Merriam, 1886) (Mammalia, Chiroptera) from the State of Mexico, Mexico https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/108181/ Check List 20(1): 227-232

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.227

Authors: Noé González-Ruiz, Estefanía Nava, José Ramírez-Pulido, Diego F. García-Mendoza, Arturo Salame-Méndez, Alondra Castro-Campillo

Abstract: Myotis ciliolabrum (Merriam, 1886) is an insectivorous bat of the family Vespertilionidae and has a wide distribution from British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan in Canada, most of the western and central United States of America to central Mexico. In this study, we report one of the southernmost records from State of Mexico, based on two females collected in 1980 and stored in the Mammals Collection of the Universidad Autonóma Metropolitana. These records increases the knowledge on the distribution of this rare bat in Mexico.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:28:00 +0200
First record of Pontoporia blainvillei (Gervais & d’Orbigny, 1844) (Mammalia, Cetacea, Pontoporiidae) on the coast of Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro state, southeastern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111349/ Check List 20(1): 221-226

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.221

Authors: Marcelo Tardelli Rodrigues, David Steinwender, Bernardo Antonio Perez da Gama, Rodrigo Cumplido, Ubirajara Gonçalves de Melo Júnior, Sarepta Feitosa Araújo

Abstract: We report the first record of Pontoporia blainvillei (Gervais & d’Orbigny, 1844), Franciscana or La Plata River Dolphin, along the coast of Arraial do Cabo, southeastern Brazil. On 8 October 2017, a newborn was stranded in the surf zone of Prainha Beach and was returned to the sea. Although an occasional record, fills a distribution gap of the species’ occurrence on the coast of Rio de Janeiro state and, consequently, helps clarify the distribution pattern of P. blainvillei along the coast of the Brazil.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:06:00 +0200
New records of Maned Wolf, Chrysocyon brachyurus (Illiger, 1815), in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: consequences for conservation https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/114696/ Check List 20(1): 212-220

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.212

Authors: Juliana Nascimento Martins, Cassiano Alves Marchett, Eduardo Benson Santos Barboza, Samantha Lamperti de Oliveira, Bruno Polese Raminelli, Rodrigo Cambará Printes

Abstract: We document records of Chrysocyon brachyurus (Illiger, 1815), Maned Wolf, from on a private farm in the municipality of Cambará do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The farm borders Parque Nacional da Serra Geral, near Fortaleza Canyon. Twelve new records of Maned Wolf were captured with camera traps between 16 March 2023 and 10 November 2023, in five locations. These records are of significance due to the rarity of this species in Rio Grande do Sul.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 9 Feb 2024 12:31:00 +0200
First verified record of Mastigodryas melanolomus (Cope, 1868) (Serpentes, Colubridae) from Isla del Coral, Nayarit, Mexico https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111461/ Check List 20(1): 205-211

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.205

Authors: Eduardo A. Gómez-Hernández, Armando H. Escobedo-Galván

Abstract: The occurrence of the Salmon-bellied Racer, Mastigodryas melanolomus (Cope, 1868), on the Isla del Coral in the Pacific coast of Mexico is confirmed through the examination of squamation and the use of other morphological characters. Additionally, we conducted a morphological analysis to assess the differences between M. melanolomus and Masticophis lineatus (Bocourt, 1890), which was previously reported on the island. The results of our analysis suggest a possible misidentification of the previous record. Further investigations and explorations will yield additional insights about whether both species occur on Isla del Coral.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 9 Feb 2024 12:20:00 +0200
An updated checklist of the marine birds (Aves) of Golfo Dulce, southern Costa Rica https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/99157/ Check List 20(1): 184-198

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.184

Authors: Alejandra Rojas-Barrantes, Luis Sandoval

Abstract: Golfo Dulce is a fjord-like embayment on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, which encompasses the marine protected area of Piedras Blancas National Park. The gulf is surrounded by mangroves, rocky shores, and sandy beaches that are home to migratory and resident bird species. Here, we provide a checklist of 73 marine birds, including records of six years of annual counts and incidental observations in Golfo Dulce. This paper represents an updated bird list, based on the 1998 Basic Information Units from Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad. We added 16 species to the list, showing the importance of maintaining a monitoring program of marine birds in the Golfo Dulce area. We have also demonstrated the valuable contributions of citizen science for obtaining scientific information.

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Annotated List of Species Thu, 1 Feb 2024 07:49:00 +0200
High mammalian diversity on the Las Piedras River tributary of Madre de Dios, Peru: An annotated list of species including comments on biogeography and regional conservation. https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/110080/ Check List 20(1): 152-183

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.152

Authors: Carter J. Payne, Patrick S. Champagne, Holly O’Donnell, Liselot R. Lange, Corrie Rushford, Paul Rosolie, David Rosenzweig

Abstract: Several mammal inventories have been reported from the lowland Amazon of Madre de Dios, Peru, but few have been reported for the Las Piedras River. Here we present a list of mammal species from the Las Piedras River. Over a period of seven years (2013–2020), we recorded the presence of mammal species, excluding bats and small rodents, using camera traps and opportunistic sightings. Our study area was near the Huascar-Las Piedras River confluence, 58 km north of the Madre de Dios River and covering an area of 22,430 ha. We recorded 60 species belonging to seven orders, 26 families, and 53 genera, including novel records for the Las Piedras tributary. Notable records reported include Leopardus cf. tigrinus (Schreber, 1775), Galictis vittata (Schreber, 1776), Saguinus imperator subgrisecens (Lönnberg, 1940), Cebuella niveiventris (Lönnberg, 1940), Cyclopes thomasi (Linnaeus, 1758), Coendou ichillus Voss & da Silva, 2001, and Caluromys lanatus (Olfers, 1818).

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Annotated List of Species Thu, 25 Jan 2024 07:34:00 +0200
First record of Anolis sagrei Dumeril & Bibron, 1837 (Squamata, Anolidae) in Sonora, northwestern Mexico https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109939/ Check List 20(1): 132-137

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.132

Authors: Ana Gisel Pérez-Delgadillo, Rafael A. Lara-Reséndiz

Abstract: Anolis sagrei is a lizard that naturally occurs on various islands of the Caribbean and in Central America. However, it has also been widely introduced in different countries around the world. In Mexico, it is present in seven states with tropical climate Here, we present the first record of A. sagrei from the Mexican state of Sonora.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 19 Jan 2024 07:45:00 +0200
Gymnothorax longinquus (Whitley, 1948) (Anguilliformes, Muraenidae), Long Moray: a first record from Malaysia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/115100/ Check List 20(1): 126-131

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.126

Authors: Danial Hariz Zainal Abidin, Siti Azizah Mohd Nor, Ying Giat Seah, Mohd Sharol Ali, Nur Athirah Abdul Latiff, Tun Nurul Aimi Mat Jaafar

Abstract: We report the first record of Gymnothorax longinquus (Whitley, 1948), Long Moray, (Anguilliformes, Muraenidae), from the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. A single specimen was collected during a bottom-trawl survey in the exclusive economic zone off Malaysia in the South China Sea. Gymnothorax longinquus was previously recorded from populations in Australia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. We present detailed morphometric and meristic data, along with brief diagnostic characters.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:32:00 +0200
A collection and analysis of amphibians and reptiles from Nicaragua with new country and departmental records https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/110184/ Check List 20(1): 58-125

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.58

Authors: José Gabriel Martínez-Fonseca, Iris A. Holmes, Javier Sunyer, Erin P. Westeen, Maggie R. Grundler, Peter A. Cerda, Maynor A. Fernández-Mena, Julio C. Loza-Molina, Ivan V. Monagan Jr., Daniel Nondorf, Gregory G. Pandelis, Alison R. Davis Rabosky

Abstract: Nicaragua is a biodiverse country, but documented herpetological specimens are underrepresented compared to neighboring countries. In 2018 we conducted a collaborative expedition between the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology and Nicaraguan biologists. We visited sites in the Pacific Low‑ lands, Caribbean Lowlands, and the Central Highlands, representing the three major biogeographic regions of Nicaragua. We collected specimens of 100 species from a total of 106 encountered. We provide acces‑ sion numbers and morphological, genetic, and ecological information for these specimens. We recorded 23 new departmental records and the first country record of Metlapilcoatlus indomitus (Smith & Ferrari‑Castro, 2008), filling gaps in the known distribution of the species within Nicaragua and across Central America. When available for each species, we provide range maps and comparative genetic trees including conspecific reference sequences from the region, making this work a significant addition to existing checklists of the herpetofauna in Nicaragua.

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Annotated List of Species Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:56:00 +0200
First record of Double-lined Mackerel, Grammatorcynus bilineatus (Rüppell, 1836) (Scombriformes, Scombridae) from Peninsular Malaysia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111886/ Check List 20(1): 53-57

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.53

Authors: Ying Giat Seah, Mohd Sharol Ali, Siti Asmal Mat Piah, Tun Nurul Aimi Mat Jaafar

Abstract: Three individuals of Grammatorcynus bilineatus (Rüppell, 1836), Double‑lined Mackerel, were recorded in local fish market in Terengganu, Malaysia. Although in Malaysia G. bilineatus previously has been recorded from East Malaysia, the species has not been recorded from Peninsular Malaysia. Therefore, the specimens described herein represents the first record of G. bilineatus from Peninsular Malaysia. Detailed morphometric and meristic data are presented along with brief diagnostic characters.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:47:00 +0200
New record of Furipterus horrens (Cuvier, 1828) (Chiroptera, Furipteridae) in eastern Brazilian Amazonia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/106109/ Check List 20(1): 29-39

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.29

Authors: José Claudo de Sousa Monteiro, Ana Cristina Mendes de Oliveira, Fernanda Atanaena Gonçalves de Andrade, Lorrainy Simões de Sousa, Rebeca Silva Lima, Sayron Mathias Cruz dos Reis, Clarice Alves Corrêa de Souza, Ângelo Gabriel Teixeira Costa

Abstract: The bat Furipterus horrens (Cuvier, 1828) is endemic to the Neotropics, and in Brazil, it is widespread. However, there are few records in the Amazon Region where it is known only from the states of Amazonas and Pará. Here, we report the occurrence of a colony of F. horrens in an anthropogenic environment in the Brazilian Amazon. This type of habitat has not been previously reported for this species. We also compile and update the known occurrences of F. horrens in Brazil. Our new data brings to the number of localities for this species in Brazil to 76.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 9 Jan 2024 07:14:00 +0200
New records of Procellariiformes in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago: who is looking out for them? https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109805/ Check List 20(1): 12-28

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.12

Authors: Lucas Penna Soares Santos, Fábio Olmos, Taysa Alves Rocha, Maria Clara Gonçalves de Queiroz Brito, Gisiane Rodrigues Lima, Cecilia Licarião Barreto Luna, Rodrigo Augusto Torres, Ricardo Araujo, Patricia Pereira Serafini

Abstract: Little is known on seabirds of the order Procellariiformes which visit the Brazilian oceanic islands. Herein, we present new records of five birds found stranded in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago: Fregetta tropica melanoleuca Salvadori, 1908, Ardenna grisea (Gmelin, 1789), Puffinus lherminieri Lesson, 1839, and Hydrobates leucorhous (Vieillot, 1818). Citizen‑science platforms include only one documentation for each of these species, but there is potential for greater detection. Pelagic birds have rarely been reported in recent decades, and continued monitoring is needed for better understanding of their distribution patterns.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 5 Jan 2024 21:22:00 +0200
Range extension and new records of Tailed Tailless Bat, Anoura caudifer (É. Geoffroy, 1818), in northeastern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109149/ Check List 20(1): 1-11

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.1

Authors: Beatriz D. Natividade, Marcione Brito de Oliveira, Patrício Adriano da Rocha, Nádia M. C. Santos-Cavalcante, José Luís Passos Cordeiro, Valéria da C. Tavares

Abstract: We report on the occurrence of Anoura caudifer (É. Geoffory, 1818) in northeastern Brazil and expand its known geographic distribution. The new records are from the Ceará and Bahia states. The record from Ceará is the first from that state, and the two new records from Bahia are from the northern part of that state. These records extend the known distribution of A. caudifer by 600 km in the eastern South America.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 3 Jan 2024 15:30:00 +0200
The first documented record of Acomys dimidiatus (Cretzschmar, 1826), Eastern Spiny Mouse (Rodentia, Muridae) from Lebanon https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109012/ Check List 19(6): 1061-1064

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.1061

Authors: Mounir R. Abi-Said, Elie El Haddad

Abstract: We report the first documented record of Acomys dimidiatus (Cretzschmar, 1826) from Lebanon. An opportunistic trapping was carried on in Hima Ibl Al Saqi, southern Lebanon for five consecutive nights during the spring and fall of 2022. Four spiny mice were trapped, and their morphometric measurements were recorded. These measurements resemble those documented for this species in other parts of the Middle East. Our new record extends the known distribution of Acomys dimidiatus approximately 45 km away from its most northern known geographic range.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0200
First record of Coendou ichillus (Voss & da Silva, 2001) (Rodentia, Erethizontidae) from Tambopata province in southeastern Peru https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/110007/ Check List 19(6): 1049-1053

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.1049

Authors: Holly O'Donnell

Abstract: Coendu ichillus is a species of dwarf porcupine (Rodentia, Erethizontidae) found in the Neotropics. First described in 2001 from Ecuador and Iquitos, Peru, its known range has since been expanded to include the Amazonia of southern Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, and Brazil. Here I report a new distribution record of C. ichillus representing the first record from the province of Tambopata in the Madre de Dios region of southeastern Peru.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:56:00 +0200
New data on and the easternmost record of the Javan endemic Pearly Tree Frog, Nyctixalus margaritifer Boulenger, 1882 (Anura, Rhacophoridae) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/113257/ Check List 19(6): 971-982

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.971

Authors: Berry Fakhry Hanifa, Luhur Septiadi, Muhammad Asmuni Hasyim, Muhammad Fathoni, Kartika Prabasari, Muhammad Prayogi Erfanda, Mahmuddin Rahmadana, Hendro Widjanarko, Nia Kurniawan

Abstract: New locality records and a range extension of the Javan endemic Pearly Tree Frog, Nyctixalus margaritifer Boulenger, 1882 are reported from Central Java and East Java. Our new data include the easternmost record in Java, a record from the eastern edge of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, which is approximately 142 km west of the species’ type locality in Gunung Willis in East Java. This tree-frog species inhabits undisturbed rainforest with a dense canopy and vegetation at elevations up to 1,200 m a.s.l. Based on a morphometric analysis of newly collected specimens, we found observable differences in several morphological characters. However, more specimens are needed to confirm the taxonomic status of the rare, endemic, and poorly known N. margaritifer.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 4 Dec 2023 14:48:00 +0200
Annotated checklist of birds from Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba in southeastern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/108460/ Check List 19(6): 909-963

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.909

Authors: Vitor Carneiro de Magalhães Tolentino, Camilla Queiroz Baesse, Celine de Melo, Heraldo Luis Vasconcelos

Abstract: The Brazilian region known as Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba (TMAP) has some areas of high bird diversity. Yet, the region has not been systematically surveyed despite the large transformations its original vegetation has suffered over the past few decades. We report on the most comprehensive bird inventory of the TMAP region, in which we surveyed in 353 sites. For this, we used point transects (11,120 sampling hours) and mist nets (41,920 net-hours). We recorded 469 species belonging to 27 orders and 73 families. Forest-associated species represented 49.04% of the total, grassland and savanna species 38.81%, and aquatic species 11.73%. We found 44 endemic species and 37 species that are threatened at some level. An annotated list of the rare, endemic, and threatened species is provided. This study may serve as a baseline for future studies within the region, including those designed to identify areas of conservation priority.

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Annotated List of Species Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:52:00 +0200
New records of Aspidoras fuscoguttatus Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1976 (Callichthyidae, Corydoradinae) from the São Francisco river basin, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109320/ Check List 19(6): 901-908

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.901

Authors: Matheus Oliveira Freitas, Adriano Hauer, Roger Henrique Dalcin, Luz Elena De la Ossa-Guerra, Roberto Ferreira Artoni, Rodrigo Leão de Moura, Vinícius Abilhoa

Abstract: Aspidoras fuscoguttatus Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1976 is a small, relatively common armored catfish considered endemic to the upper Paraná river basin. Here, based on recent collections, as well as morphological and molecular evidence, the known geographic distribution of this species is extended to the basin of the São Francisco River. Specimens were collected during biological surveys in two unnamed tributaries of the Paraopeba River, in the headwaters of the São Francisco River. The new records may be a consequence of headwater stream-captures between São Francisco and upper Paraná drainages. Continued surveys are needed to assess and mitigate natural and human impacts, including biological exchanges between basins.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:05:00 +0200
Non-volant mammals of the Serra da Fortaleza Wildlife Refuge, southern Goiás, central Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/100815/ Check List 19(6): 883-900

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.883

Authors: Wellington Hannibal, Hermes Willyan Parreira Claro, Ana Claudia Bernardes-Dias, Carolina Alves, Patricia Rezende Bernardes, Thaynara Lorrane Linhares da Silva

Abstract: Protected areas are essential for the maintenance of biodiversity, but we know little about local biodiversity in these areas. In this study, we describe the composition and structure of the non-volant mammal community in the Serra da Fortaleza Wildlife Refuge in southern Goiás state, central Brazil. We distributed 20 hexagons (~57 ha each), 10 in the protected area and 10 in its surroundings. We collected data on composition, richness, and abundance of non-volant mammals using live and pitfall traps, camera traps, and active searching. We recorded 39 species (five threatened) of non-volant mammals. The use of diverse sampling methods allowed for a com-prehensive depiction of mammal diversity and composition, lead to the discovery of new species records for the region, including Marmosa limae Thomas, 1920, Cerradomys scotti (Langguth & Bonvicino, 2002), Hylaeamys megacephalus (G. Fischer, 1814), and Tayassu pecari (Link, 1795). We emphasize the importance of protected areas for the conservation of the mammal fauna in the highly fragmented landscape of central Brazil.

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Annotated List of Species Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:21:00 +0200
First southeastern Pacific record of Balloon Alfonsin, Beryx mollis Abe, 1959 (Beryciformes, Berycidae), with notes on geographical meristic variations https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111367/ Check List 19(6): 877-882

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.877

Authors: Katsuya Kimura

Abstract: Four specimens (151–156 mm in standard length) of Beryx mollis Abe, 1959 were collected from the Nazca Ridge, southeastern Pacific Ocean. These specimens represent the first record of the species from the south-eastern Pacific Ocean and extend the distributional range of the species eastward by ca. 10,000 km from New Caledonia, the previously known eastern limit. Comparison with specimens from other regions reveals geographical variations of some meristic characters in the species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:11:00 +0200
New overwintering location of Burrowing Owl, Athene cunicularia hypugaea (Molina, 1782) (Strigidae) in Tennessee, USA, with diet assessed through pellets https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/110885/ Check List 19(6): 863-868

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.863

Authors: Scott A. Rush, Adrián Naveda-Rodríguez, Elizabeth B. Hamrick

Abstract: Reporting new occurrence records of organisms is key to overcome the Wallacean shortfall. Here, we report the first sighting of a Burrowing Owl, Athene cunicularia (Molina, 1782), overwintering on a peninsula in the Tennessee River in Tennessee, USA, during boreal winters 2020–2022. Pellets from this bird showed combination of six species. This is the first record for the species in the Interior Plateau of the USA. Conditions supporting this bird and evidence of it overwintering bear to explore the environmental conditions that support this species in novel areas.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 10 Nov 2023 07:53:00 +0200
First record of Sooty Tern, Onychoprion fuscatus (Linnaeus, 1766) (Laridae, Charadriiformes), from São Paulo state, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/104338/ Check List 19(6): 855-861

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.855

Authors: Juarez de Castro Cabral, Vanessa Lanes Ribeiro, Gabriela Cristina da Silva, Isabella Cristina da Rocha Boaventura, Lucas Cardoso Laurindo, Cristiane Macedo del Rio do Valle, Rodrigo del Rio do Valle, Claudia Carvalho do Nascimento, Juliana Plácido Guimarães, Carolina Pacheco Bertozzi

Abstract: Sooty Tern, Onychoprion fuscatus (Linnaeus 1766), is a rare species along the Brazilian coast due to oceanic habits. We report the first documented record of this species from São Paulo state, southeastern Brazil. The specimen was found beached in Mongaguá municipality. Morphological assessment, necropsy, and histological analysis allowed us to identify species, reproductive state (non-breeding), and sex (male) of this specimen.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 9 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0200
Feliz cumpleaños, 21 years for the Beni Anaconda, Eunectes beniensis (Dirksen, 2002) (Serpentes, Boidae): an update of voucher specimens, species’ distribution, and clarification of locality data of type specimens https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/112252/ Check List 19(6): 847-854

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.847

Authors: Randy L. Powell, Cord B. Eversole, Luis Rolando Rivas, Ashton V. Crocker, Paola De la Quintana

Abstract: Little information for Eunectes beniensis (Dirksen, 2002) (Serpentes, Boidae) exists in the scientific literature and museum data. We review the natural history, diet, reproduction, distribution of this species and discuss its identifying characteristics. We present new records and discuss the species’ distribution in Bolivia. As reported in the previous literature, the geographic locality data of the holotype and paratypes are incorrect. We report corrected data for these specimens and update knowledge of the species’ distributional status and natural history by summarizing novel and existing data from the entirety of this species’ known range. We provide a distribution map based on vouchered museum specimens.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 9 Nov 2023 07:56:00 +0200
First record of Microspingus cinereus (Bonaparte, 1850), Cinereous Warbling Finch (Passeriformes, Thraupidae), from the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/108776/ Check List 19(6): 827-832

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.827

Authors: Gabriel Magalhães Tavares, João Rafael Gomes de Almeida e Marins, Manoel Tuler Filho, Carlos Nei Ortúzar-Ferreira

Abstract: We document from the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the first record of Microspingus cinereus (Bonaparte, 1850), which was observed in the municipality of Barra Mansa in October 2020. The species was originally documented in central Brazil, potentially linked to Cerrado habitats. However, recent observations from eBird and WikiAves databases indicate that M. cinereus has been spreading towards the southeast for several years. It has been considered Vulnerable for almost two decades due to the loss of grassland habitats. Our discovery expands the known geographic range of M. cinereus to eastern Brazil and may have importance for future biogeographic studies and the conservation of this species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 6 Nov 2023 18:20:00 +0200
Gymnotiform electric fishes of the Tres Fronteras region of the western Amazon https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/106873/ Check List 19(5): 767-790

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.767

Authors: Kevin T. Torgersen, Juan D. Bogotá-Gregory, Astrid Acosta-Santos, Jhon J. Potosí-Chuña, Edwin Agudelo-Cordoba, James S. Albert

Abstract: Gymnotiform electric knifefishes are an important yet undersampled component of the Neotropical aquatic biota. We report on the gymnotiform fauna of the Tres Fronteras region located at the triple border of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru in the biodiverse western Amazon. The presence of at least 33 species of gymnotiforms in the Tres Fronteras region is validated from recent sampling efforts and the review of previously collected materials. A key is provided for the identification of the species that have been collected from the region. We comment on the diversity of habitat utilization and intraspecific colour variation of some species.

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Annotated List of Species Tue, 31 Oct 2023 13:27:00 +0200
Distribution and range extension of Anoura cadenai Mantilla-Meluk & Baker 2006 in the central and eastern Colombian Andes, and comments on the distribution of A. fistulata Muchhala, Mena-Valenzuela & Albuja 2005 in Colombia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/107392/ Check List 19(5): 757-765

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.757

Authors: Camilo A. Calderón-Acevedo, Darwin M. Morales-Martínez, Daniela Martínez-Medina, Miguel E. Rodríguez-Posada

Abstract: Anoura cadenai Mantilla-Meluk & Baker, 2006 is currently known from the Pacific versant of the Cordillera Occidental of Colombia. Based on the review of additional specimens we present a range extension to the southern Cordillera Central and the western slopes of the Cordillera Oriental, extending its range by 30 km north-west, 138 km south, and 155 km southwest; our data also increase the known elevation of the species from 1600 to 1970 m a.s.l. Additionally, we present a summary of the current knowledge regarding the distribution of A. fistulata in Colombia.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:23:00 +0300
Glironia venusta (Thomas, 1912) (Didelphidae) reaches the Atlantic! New records in French Guiana, with notes on behaviour https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111303/ Check List 19(5): 753-756

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.753

Authors: Paul Alexandre, Benoit de Thoisy

Abstract: We report observations of Glironia venusta Thomas, 1912, Bushy-tailed Opossum, from coastal French Guiana, expanding the distribution of this species 300 km north of its previously known range.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:51:00 +0300
Geographic range extension of the Spix’s Disk-winged Bat, Thyroptera tricolor Spix, 1823 (Chiroptera, Thyropteridae)—first record from Santa Catarina, southern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/105506/ Check List 19(5): 719-725

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.719

Authors: Fernando Carvalho, Karolaine P. Supi, Beatriz F. L. Luciano, Artur S. Sobrinho, Sam Generoso, Victor Quintas, Sérgio L. Althoff

Abstract: We captured the Spix’s Disk-winged Bat, Thyroptera tricolor Spix, 1823, at two locations in Santa Catarina state, southern Brazil. These are the first records of occurrence of T. tricolor from the state and expand the southern limit of the species’ geographical range by 408 km. With our new data, 52 species of bat are now con-firmed to occur in Santa Catarina; this state has the second richest bat fauna in southern Brazil.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:44:00 +0300
First record of Hemidactylus mabouia (Moreau de Jonnès, 1818) (Squamata, Gekkonidae) from Colonia Carlos Pellegrini (Corrientes) and Salvador Mazza (Salta) in Argentina https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109847/ Check List 19(5): 709-711

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.709

Authors: Vanesa Chocobar, Carolina Lobo Terán, Fernando Lobo, Matías Quipildor, Soledad Ruiz, Soledad Valdecantos

Abstract: Hemidactylus mabouia (Moreau de Jonnès, 1818) is an African species introduced and widely distributed in South America. We report H. mabouia for the first time in the municipal campsite of Colonia Carlos Pellegrini (province of Corrientes, Argentina) and in Salvador Mazza (province of Salta, Argentina). These new records increase the known distribution in Argentina of this invasive species, and they are the first from Salta, and only the second from Corrientes.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:24:00 +0300
First record of Centropomus undecimalis (Bloch, 1792) (Perciformes, Centropomidae), Common Snook, in the Patos Lagoon estuary, in southern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/105887/ Check List 19(5): 703-708

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.703

Authors: Samanta da Silveira Borges, Luiz Felipe Cestari Dumont, Alexandre Miranda Garcia, Valéria Marques Lemos

Abstract: We report the first record of Centropomus undecimalis (Bloch, 1792), Common Snook, in the Patos Lagoon estuary (32°S), Brazil. Two specimens were caught in April and May 2021 as bycatch in the fyke nets fish-ery for shrimp. Centropomus undecimalis was previously known to occur south to 29° S. We hypothesize that the intensification of the warm Brazilian Current has being promoted an expansion southward of this fish species along the Brazilian coast.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 6 Oct 2023 21:49:00 +0300
Mammals from the Base de Selva da Polícia Militar, Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/107563/ Check List 19(5): 675-690

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.675

Authors: Raul Afonso Pommer-Barbosa, André Luiz da Cruz Prestes, Welington da Silva Paula do Nascimento, Jéssica Fernanda Teodoro Reis, Geovanna Santos da Silva, Claudia Christian Bezerra de Souza, Flávio Aparecido Terassini, Mizael Andrade Pedersoli, Marcela Alvares Oliveira

Abstract: The state of Rondônia harbors 185 of the 399 species of mammals recorded from the Amazon biome, which corresponds to 46.4% of the total number of species. The state is also an important center of diversity and endemism, especially due to the presence of major biogeographical barriers such as the rio Madeira. We employed trap cameras and track surveys to assess the mammal community in the Base de Selva da Polícia Militar in Rondônia state, Brazil. During one year of survey, we recorded 40 species of medium-sized and large mammals, and, in our study, we recorded the highest mammal richness for a locality in Rondônia, which highlights the importance of private protected areas for mammal conservation in the state. Camera-trap records also showed the occurrence of threatened species. Finally, we provide recommendations for additional studies in this region that is threatened by deforestation and expansion of agriculture.

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Annotated List of Species Tue, 3 Oct 2023 08:10:00 +0300
First record of Hauxwell’s Thrush (Turdus hauxwelli Lawrence, 1869) (Passeriformes, Turdidae) from Goiás state, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/107396/ Check List 19(5): 657-660

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.657

Authors: Estevão F. Santos, Jayrson A. Oliveira, André C. De Luca

Abstract: We report the first record of Turdus hauxwelli Lawrence, 1869, Hauxwell’s Thrush, from the state of Goiás, central Brazil, based on photographic and vocal records obtained at Taquaral de Goiás. This new record substantially expands the species’ distribution beyond the Amazonian domain and marks its new easternmost geographical limit. The new record extends this species’ distribution by 650 km from the nearest recent record. We also discuss the importance of this record in understanding the biogeographical affinities of the seasonal forests of central-western Brazil.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 2 Oct 2023 18:28:00 +0300
New records and updated list of species in Gobiidae in the Hoi estuary of Ma River, Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/108926/ Check List 19(5): 639-645

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.639

Authors: Trinh Thi Thu, Hoang Ngoc Thao

Abstract: Fieldwork in the Hoi estuary area of the Ma River has recorded nine species of Gobiidae. Three of these species are recorded for the first time in the study area, including Acentrogobius caninus (Valenciennes, 1837), Glossogobius olivaceus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1845), and Oxyurichthys papuensis (Valenciennes, 1837). We update the list of gobiid species in the Hoi estuary; it now includes 18 species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:11:00 +0300
New record of Azurina intercrusma (Evermann & Radcliffe, 1917) (Ovalentaria incertae sedis, Pomacentridae) and confirmation of Scuticaria tigrina (Lesson, 1828) (Anguilliformes, Muraenidae) in the Galápagos Islands https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/107554/ Check List 19(5): 611-620

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.611

Authors: William Bensted-Smith, Inti Keith, Jack Grove, Stuart Banks

Abstract: Herein we provide the first published records for Azurina intercrusma and a correction of previous Scuticaria tigrina records within the Galápagos Marine Reserve. The former had not previously been reported north of the southern Ecuadorian coastline and represents a significant step outside of its known distribution for this cold-water species. Scuticaria tigrina had been mentioned in previous literature as present, but its inclusion appears to have been in error; we confirm its presence as a vagrant and provide evidence of live observations in different parts of the archipelago.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:18:00 +0300
First records of Lepidophyma zongolicum García-Vázquez, Canseco-Márquez & Aguilar-López, 2010 (Squamata, Xantusiidae) from Veracruz, Mexico https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/106996/ Check List 19(5): 635-638

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.635

Authors: Angel I. Contreras-Calvario, Medardo Arreortúa, Adán Bautista-del Moral, Jorge L. Castillo-Juárez, Rene Avalos-Vela

Abstract: Lepidophyma Duméril, 1851 is the most diverse genus among the nocturnal lizards, with 23 species distributed from the Atlantic and Pacific slopes of Mexico southeast into Panama. Currently, the available information on the ecology and distribution of these species is limited mainly due to their saxicolous habits. Here we present five new state records of Lepidophyma zongolicum from Atoyac, a locality in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. These new data expand the geographic range of this species by 48 km from its nearest previously known occurrence.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:07:00 +0300
New record of Spot-Legged Turtle, Rhinoclemmys punctularia (Daudin, 1801) (Reptilia, Testudines, Geoemydidae), from an Amazon ecotonal zone in the Tocantins–Araguaia river basin, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/101584/ Check List 19(5): 605-610

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.605

Authors: Maria Augusta Paes Agostini, Ewerthon O. Batista, Wilson Rufino Dias Junior, Richard C. Vogt, Thiago Costa Gonçalves Portelinha

Abstract: We report a new record of Rhinoclemmys punctularia (Daudin, 1801), extending the geographic dis-tribution of this species by 450 km towards the south to the Araguaia River in the state of Pará, Brazil. The new record comes from an ecotonal area of the Cerrado and Amazon biomes, which indicates a possible adaptability of this species in fragmented environments and in agricultural areas. These new findings help enable future investi-gations better understand the distribution of R. punctularia in the southern Amazon Basin and in ecotones.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:41:00 +0300
Geographic distribution of pocket gophers (Rodentia, Geomyidae) of Honduras https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/96392/ Check List 19(4): 581-588

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.581

Authors: Wilson Noel Gómez-Corea, Leonel Marineros, Hermes Leonel Vega, Tania Paola López-Aguilar

Abstract: Three species of pocket gophers, family Geomyidae, have been reported from Honduras. We summarize and update the distribution of these species based on burrow observations, sightings, photographs, and a voucher specimen, most of which were obtained during surveys conducted between 2011 and 2022. We report one new, eastern most locality for Heterogeomys hispidus from the Department of Atlántida, a specimen of Orthogeomys grandis from the Department of La Paz, and 17 additional localities for geomyids. These include records located on the Caribbean versant of the Sierra Madre along the Río Ulúa and between the documented distributions of H. hispidus and O. grandis, and records between the known distributions of H. hispidus and H. cherriei. These observations provide an excellent opportunity to examine the relative ecological limits of the three taxa.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:04:00 +0300
Tropidurus chromatops Harvey & Gutberlet, 1998 (Squamata, Tropiduridae): first records from and range extension to the Beni Department, Bolivia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/106272/ Check List 19(4): 549-553

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.549

Authors: Luis R. Rivas, Gil A. Ojopi, Cord B. Eversole, Randy L. Powell, Gabriel Callapa

Abstract: We present the first records of Tropidurus chromatops Harvey & Gutberlet, 1998 from the Beni Department (Bolivia) and extend this species’ distribution to western Bolivia by approximately 256 km in a straight line to the Beni Floodplains ecoregion. Likewise, we contribute information on some aspects of the natural history, altitude of occurrence, and the geographic distribution of T. chromatops in the Department of Beni.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:04:00 +0300
Rediscovery and range extension for Platyclarias machadoi Poll, 1977 (Siluriformes, Clariidae) in the Kwanza River, Angola https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/106694/ Check List 19(4): 541-548

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.541

Authors: Maxwell J. Bernt, Domingos da Silva Neto, Ernst R. Swartz, Melanie L. J. Stiassny

Abstract: We report the first record of Platyclarias machadoi Poll, 1977 since its original description. This species was sampled by electrofishing in rapids on the Kwanza River upstream of Capanda Dam in Angola. Morphomet-ric and meristic data for the Kwanza River material were compared to published data from the Platyclarias type series. Osteology was compared between the Kwanza specimens and two Platyclarias paratypes using computed tomography (CT) scans. Prior to this discovery, the genus was known only from the Kwango River in Angola.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 8 Aug 2023 08:49:00 +0300
Updated distribution of an alien frog species, Lithobates catesbeianus (Shaw, 1802), in Ecuador: new records of Bullfrog in the semideciduous lowland forest of western Ecuador https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/103090/ Check List 19(4): 533-539

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.533

Authors: Andrea E. Narváez, Marissa Barreno, Stefania Cuadrado, Katherine Vera, Natalia Molina-Moreira

Abstract: We report the occurrence of Lithobates catesbeianus (Shaw, 1802), Bullfrog, in a protected semidecidu-ous forest in the city of Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador and in a nearby wildlife management center. Bosqueira Pro-tected Forest is an isolated spot of diversity surrounded by urbanization, quarries, and highways. We found a juvenile Bullfrog in a water canal on the edge of the protected forest, near a private housing complex, and several tadpoles in an artificial pond in a wildlife management center located near the reserve. This is the first sighting of the invasive L. catesbeianus in a native ecosystem in Guayaquil. We also report the this species from, three other provinces of Ecuador, based on observations in iNaturalist. These records reinforce the ability of L. catesbeianus to adapt easily to varied environmental conditions and to disturbed areas. The invasion of L. catesbeianus towards semideciduous forest represents a new threat to biodiversity, particularly the endemic fauna, due to predation or competition. In future studies, it will be important to fully evaluate the Bullfrog diet and population status to esti-mate its impact on remnant forests of Guayaquil.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 2 Aug 2023 13:19:00 +0300
New records of Largemouth Black Bass, Micropterus salmoides (Lacépède, 1802) (Pisces, Centrarchidae), in Bulgaria https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/104570/ Check List 19(4): 527-532

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.527

Authors: Kiril Valkanov, Nikolay Kolev, Teodora Koynova, Nikolay Natchev

Abstract: In the present study we report on new localities of Largemouth Black Bass, Micropterus salmoides (Lacé-pède, 1802), detected on the territory of Bulgaria. This invasive predator was observed for the first time in 2018 in a water basin in the capital city of Sofia city (western Bulgaria) and the following monitoring revealed that seven water bodies in the capital were inhabited by adults, subadults, and juvenile specimens. In 2021 and 2022, this spe-cies was captured in water basins in the vicinity of lake Mandra near the city of Burgas (south-eastren Bulgaria). Currently, these sites represent the easternmost localities within the distribution of M. salmoides in the Balkan peninsula and perhaps in continental Europe.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:03:00 +0300
New data on the distribution and echolocation calls of Big Naked-backed Bat, Pteronotus gymnonotus (Wagner, 1843) (Chiroptera, Mormoopidae): northernmost records in Mexico https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/106621/ Check List 19(4): 521-526

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.521

Authors: Karla P. Borges-Jesús, Antonio Guillén-Servent, Vinicio J. Sosa

Abstract: Pteronotus gymnonotus (Wagner, 1843) has its northernmost distribution records in southeastern Mexico, where it is classified as an endangered species. In this report we communicate two northernmost extralimital acoustic records of the species in the state of Veracruz, obtained in 2018 and 2022. The average constant frequency of echolocation calls of P. gymnonotus was 56.5 kHz in Boca Andrea and 53.88 kHz in Buena Vista. Acoustic detection surveys of the conspicuous echolocation calls of the species would help much in the detection of the species in roosts and foraging habitats.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:48:00 +0300
Extending the geographical distribution of Side-striped Jackal, Lupulella adusta (Sundevall, 1847) (Carnivora, Canidae), in South Africa https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/101824/ Check List 19(4): 509-520

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.509

Authors: Lourens H. Swanepoel, J. Philip B. Faure, Lauren Foden, Kevin W. Emslie

Abstract: Side-striped Jackal, Lupulella adusta (Sundevall, 1847), occurs in a vast area within sub-Saharan Africa. In South Africa, the current geographical distribution is limited to eastern coastal regions. Recent sightings from north-central areas of the country suggest a wider geographical distribution. Here we report on 5,130 confirmed, repeated detections of Side-striped Jackal. Of these, 3,625 captures were from 471 new locations not previously recorded in the scientific literature, thereby expanding their current geographical distribution. These new records were captured in 33 vegetation types, including the forest and grassland biomes where they are not commonly detected.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:47:00 +0300
Endangered Black Marsh Turtle, Siebenrockiella crassicollis (Gray, 1831) (Reptilia, Testudines, Geoemydidae): distribution extension and first record from Belitung Island, Indonesia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/106741/ Check List 19(4): 505-508

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.505

Authors: Veryl Hasan, Josie South, Fitri Sil Valen, Sapto Andriyono

Abstract: Black Marsh Turtle, Siebenrockiella crassicollis (Gray, 1831), is a freshwater turtle native across Southeast Asia and is categorized as Endangered according to the IUCN Red List. We report the first record of this species from Belitung, a remote island in Indonesia, based on photographs. The new record is approximately 200 km to the east of the nearest locality in Sumatra, and 250 km to the west of the nearest locality in Borneo.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:46:00 +0300
Herpetological records from the Abujao basin, central Peruvian Amazon https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/97191/ Check List 19(4): 433-465

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.433

Authors: Brian Crnobrna, Roy Santa-Cruz Farfan, Cesar Gallegos, Jhon Jairo López-Rojas, Irbin B. Llanqui, Grober Panduro Pisco, Angel Kelsen Arbaiza

Abstract: The effort to uncover herpetofauna within the zone of influence of the Sierra del Divisor National Park has been focused on the northern reaches. The Abujao basin represents the Sierra del Divisor region well in an understudied area central to the Peruvian Amazon. We found 108 species of amphibians and squamate reptiles. Seven records extend ranges from the northern regions, while two records unite with southern regions (Madre De Dios and the Fitzcarrald Arc/Purus valley). There are higher levels of diversity attributable to land-cover units indicative of high terraces and hilly zones, as opposed to low hydromorphic habitats. Our new record for Pristimantis iiap Padial, Gagliardi-Urrutia, Chaparro & Gutiérrez, 2016 brings more resolution to this newly described species. We made observations of an unidentified species of blindsnake, which could represent a unique part of the fauna. Despite variations, we only uphold the presence of various subspecies of Micrurus annellatus Peters, 1871.

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Annotated List of Species Mon, 3 Jul 2023 18:23:00 +0300
New records and geographic distribution of Microhyla gadjahmadai Atmaja et al., 2018 (Amphibia, Microhylidae) from West Sumatra, Indonesia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/99198/ Check List 19(3): 429-432

DOI: 10.15560/19.3.429

Authors: Sepriyoga Virdana, Elfira Septiansyah, Catrini Pratihari Kubontubuh, Muhammad Akbar, Gusra Wahyudi, Nadila Eveisca

Abstract: The last report of Microhyla gadjahmadai was recorded from Vila Hijau on Curup, Bengkulu Province, Indonesia. Here, we report this species from the conservation area and palm-oil plantation of PT. Tidar Kerinci Agung, Solok Selatan and Dharmasraya Regency, West Sumatra Province. These new records extend the known distribution by 213 km to the north-northwest from the nearest previously known occurrence. These finds add to the information known about this species and as an indicator to support management for further conservation strategy of the forest.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:46:00 +0300
Taxonomic revision and additional comments of some bats (Mammalia, Chiroptera) reported from Bolivia, with an updated checklist based on voucher material with verified identities https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/102088/ Check List 19(3): 409-427

DOI: 10.15560/19.3.409

Authors: José L. Poma-Urey, Luis H. Acosta S., Kathia Rivero, Marisol Hidalgo-Cossio, Erika Hingst-Zaher, Juliana Gualda-Barros, Beatriz D. da Natividade, Kathrin Barboza-Marquez, Héctor E. Ramírez-Chaves, Jorge Salazar-Bravo, José Ochoa G.

Abstract: We review the taxonomic identities of museum specimens of three bat species previously reported from Bolivia. We comment on some erroneously reported taxa, or taxa either not represented by voucher materials or based on insufficient data (including acoustic detections) to verify their taxonomic affinities. As result of this review, the list of bat species known to occur in Bolivia is updated to eight families and 133 species, unlike the nine families and 146 species of previous lists. Some recommendations for future research and a brief historical revision of bat inventories in the country are included.

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Annotated List of Species Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:12:00 +0300
Occurrence of Hyphessobrycon langeanii Lima & Moreira, 2003 (Characiformes, Characidae) in the upper Paraguay river basin https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/105098/ Check List 19(3): 391-397

DOI: 10.15560/19.3.391

Authors: Vandergleison de Carvalho Gomes, Luiz Fernando Caserta Tencatt, Fernando R. Carvalho, Cristiano R. Moreira

Abstract: Hyphessobrycon langeanii was originally described as endemic to the upper Araguaia river basin, Brazil. However, our analysis of several Hyphessobrycon specimens collected in the Correntes river basin and another tributary of the Itiquira River in Mato Grosso state (both belonging to the Paraguay river basin) reveals the first verified record of H. langeanii from this basin and from the states of Mato Grosso do Sul and Mato Grosso. The objective of this study is to provide a novel record of H. langeanii from the basin of the Paraguay River and from the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. We compare the newly discovered populations with the populations in the Araguaia river basin, and we also provide a brief discussion on the biogeography of this species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 5 Jun 2023 08:55:00 +0300
Amphibians and reptiles of Isla Santay (Durán, Ecuador) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/98348/ Check List 19(3): 347-369

DOI: 10.15560/19.3.347

Authors: Keyko Cruz-García, Marissa Barreno, Stefania Cuadrado, M.D.M. Moretta-Urdiales, Natalia Molina-Moreira, Jaime A. Salas, Álvaro Torres-Domínguez, Andrea E. Narváez

Abstract: Amphibian and reptile diversity from Isla Santay (Durán, Ecuador) has been underestimated due to the lack of monitoring throughout the island. Historically, this island has also been affected by anthropic landscape changes which limit the occurrence of certain species and favors the dispersion of opportunistic or more tolerant species. Such species dynamics tend to be more evident on islands, since their isolation limits species’ mobility. We present an updated checklist of the herpetofauna of Isla Santay Durán, Ecuador, and report for the first time the occurrence of two introduced species, Anolis sagrei Duméril & Bibron, 1837, Brown Anole, and Hemydactylus frenatus Duméril & Bibron, 1836.

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Annotated List of Species Tue, 30 May 2023 07:20:00 +0300
New confirmed record of Diclidurus albus Wied-Neuwied, 1820, Northern Ghost Bat (Mammalia, Chiroptera, Emballonuridae), in northern Costa Rica https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/100455/ Check List 19(3): 305-309

DOI: 10.15560/19.3.305

Authors: Francisco Morazán-Fernández, Christian G. Herrera-Martínez, Javier E. Cortés-Suárez, Diego R. Gutiérrez-Sanabria

Abstract: We provided a new occurrence report with ecological notes of Diclidurus albus Wied-Neuwied, 1820, from Costa Rica. Two individuals were found roosting in the roof of a cabin of the Luna Nueva Hotel ecolodge in Peñas Blancas, San Ramón, Alajuela, Costa Rica. We provide a distribution map of previous visual sightings and the new record of this bat species from Costa Rica.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 9 May 2023 08:55:00 +0300
First record of the Vulnerable Malayan Flat-shelled Turtle, Notochelys platynota (Gray 1834) (Reptilia, Testudines, Geoemydidae), in Belitung, Indonesia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/102582/ Check List 19(3): 301-304

DOI: 10.15560/19.3.301

Authors: Veryl Hasan, Josie South

Abstract: The Malayan Flat-shelled Turtle, Notochelys platynota (Gray 1834), is a freshwater turtle endemic across Southeast Asia and is categorized as Vulnerable according to the IUCN Red list. We report the first record of this species from Belitung, a remote Island in Indonesia, based on photographs. The new record is approximately 150 km to the east of the nearest locality on Bangka Island, Indonesia. This species was obtained in upstream, slow-flowing waters in forested hills 75 m above sea level.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 9 May 2023 08:40:00 +0300
Annotated checklist of amphibians and reptiles from Querétaro, Mexico, including new records, and comments on controversial species https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/98675/ Check List 19(2): 269-292

DOI: 10.15560/19.2.269

Authors: Mauricio Tepos-Ramírez, Fátima Soledad Garduño-Fonseca, Cristhian Alejandro Peralta-Robles, Oscar Ricardo García-Rubio, Ricardo Cervantes Jiménez

Abstract: We present an updated checklist of amphibians and reptiles of Querétaro, Mexico. The herpetofauna of Querétaro is composed of 136 species, 35 amphibians (seven caudates and 28 anurans) grouped in nine families and 20 genera; 101 reptiles (five turtles, 33 lizards, and 63 snakes) grouped in 20 families and 59 genera. We did not include 13 previous records that do not have adequate evidence. We include three newly reported species for Querétaro: Coniophanes imperialis (Baird & Girard, 1859), Scaphiodontophis annulatus (Duméril, Bibron & Duméril, 1854), and Xenosaurus newmanorum (Taylor, 1949). A total of 69 species (51% of the total species) are endemic to Mexico, while one species, Sceloporus exsul (Dixon, Ketchersid & Lieb, 1972), is endemic to the state. According to Mexican law (SEMARNAT NOM-059), 50 species are threatened or under special protection, while according to the IUCN red list, only 11 species are under some category of risk. We suggest that a greater survey effort for amphibians and reptiles is required to discover unrecorded species in those areas that have not been sufficiently sampled.

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Annotated List of Species Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:32:00 +0300
First record of Lasiurus (Aeorestes) villosissimus (É. Geoffroy St.-Hilaire, 1806) (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) in San Juan province, Argentina https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/87566/ Check List 19(2): 247-250

DOI: 10.15560/19.2.247

Authors: Lilen Sánchez-Castro, Gustavo A. Rivero-Castro, Elias G. Ruiz-Estebes, Orlando G. A. Pastrán-López, Nicolas J. Maya-Perez, Araceli R. Leos

Abstract: We report the first record of Lasiurus villosissimus (É. Geoffroy & St.-Hilaire, 1806) in San Juan prov-ince, Argentina. A male, determined as a juvenile by its degree of ossification of the epiphyses of the phalanges and the color and texture of the fur, was found on 31 August 2021 in a suburban area 2.44 km south of the city of San Juan. This new report increases the richness of bat species in the province and expands the distribution of this spe-cies towards the west of the country.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:43:00 +0300
First record of Xenodon nattereri (Steindachner, 1869) (Reptilia, Squamata, Dipsadidae) from Paraguay https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/99252/ Check List 19(2): 231-234

DOI: 10.15560/19.2.231

Authors: Pier Cacciali, Carlos Ortega

Abstract: Xenodon nattereri (Steindachner, 1869) is a diurnal snake primarily associated with the Cerrado ecoregion in South America, and it is considered endemic to Brazil. Here, we report a record of this species from Cerro Corá National Park (Amambay, Paraguay), extending the geographic range of this species by approximately 30 km to the southwest.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:01:00 +0300
Range extension of White-naped Jay, Cyanocorax cyanopogon (Wied-Neuwied, 1821) (Passeriformes, Corvidae), to southeastern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/90996/ Check List 19(2): 225-230

DOI: 10.15560/19.2.225

Authors: Guilherme Sementili-Cardoso, Reginaldo José Donatelli

Abstract: Cyanocorax cyanopogon (Wied-Neuwied, 1821), a bird endemic to Brazil, inhabits dry scrub and woodlands and the borders of tropical and riparian forests. Although C. cyanopogon is more common in central and northeastern Brazil, owing to increasing deforestation, its distribution has expanded to south. There are several records of this species outside its distribution as usually given. Here, we present the southernmost record of this species in Brazil, showing this species’ expansion to the Southeastern Region. Therefore, this new record shows the importance of surveys to fill gaps in biodiversity knowledge, especially in disturbed environments.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:00:01 +0300
Dipsas indica (Laurenti, 1768) (Serpentes, Colubridae, Dipsandinae): additional country record, list of voucher specimens, and discussion on distribution in Bolivia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/101972/ Check List 19(2): 215-220

DOI: 10.15560/19.2.215

Authors: Cord B. Eversole, Randy L. Powell, Luis Rolando Rivas

Abstract: We present a new country record for Dipsas indica (Laurenti, 1768) (Serpentes, Colubridae, Dipsadinae) and discuss the species’ distribution in Bolivia and South America. Little information on museum specimens and locality data from Bolivia exists for this species in the scientific literature, which has been largely based on a single museum specimen. This information contributes to the knowledge of its distributional status and summarizes known and available data for Bolivia.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:45:00 +0300
First records of Mesoplodon europaeus (Gervais, 1855), Gervais’ Beaked Whale (Cetacea, Ziphiidae, Mesoplodon), and other beaked whales in Suriname, South America https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/96670/ Check List 19(2): 209-214

DOI: 10.15560/19.2.209

Authors: Marijke N. de Boer, Michiel van den Bergh, Monique Pool, Tomas Willems

Abstract: A group of Mesoplodon europaeus (Gervais, 1885), Gervais’ Beaked Whales, were recorded along the Demerara Plateau (Suriname) at depths of 2,300 and 2,700 m. These are the first records of the species within the Guiana Basin. The Demerara Plateau may well offer an important habitat for deep-diving beaked whales, but further research is needed. We emphasize that, in light of a recent increase in oil and gas exploitation activities, there is an urgency to develop effective regionally and nationally specific conservation measures for whales in Suriname.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:35:00 +0200
Notable range extension of Chinchillula sahamae Thomas, 1898 (Rodentia, Sigmodontinae) to central Peru, with natural history notes https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/100003/ Check List 19(2): 183-190

DOI: 10.15560/19.2.183

Authors: Víctor Pacheco, Raisa Cairampoma, Alan Quispe, Giancarlo Velezvilla, Alicia Vasquez

Abstract: Chinchillula sahamae Thomas, 1898 is a sigmodontine rat, known to occur in southern Peru, northern Chile, and western Bolivia. In this study, we report new records of the species in the departments of Huancavelica and Junín, Peru, which extend this species’ known distribution 370 km northwest, and new records in the department of Tacna, which extend the upper elevational range of the species to 5100 m, 250 m higher than previously known. In addition, we include notes on natural history, especially nesting behaviour, based on direct observations.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:08:00 +0200
Updated distribution of the Indo-Pacific Slender Gecko, Hemiphyllodactylus typus Bleeker, 1860 (Squamata, Gekkonidae), in Peninsular Malaysia and a discussion of its range expansion https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/98330/ Check List 19(2): 147-153

DOI: 10.15560/19.2.147

Authors: Zijia Hong, Shahrul Anuar, Bei Zou, L. Lee Grismer, Evan S. H. Quah

Abstract: Hemiphyllodactylus typus Bleeker, 1860 is a small, nocturnal, scansorial, unisexual gecko having a wide distribution throughout the archipelagos of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. In Peninsular Malaysia, it was previously reported from seven localities. Since then, H. typus has been reported from several new localities based on observations from recent field surveys. The updated distribution records of H. typus in Peninsular Malaysia are compiled here, where it is now known from 18 localities.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 3 Mar 2023 16:07:00 +0200
Unseen for 43 years! A new occurrence of Glaucomys volans (Linnaeus, 1758) (Rodentia, Sciuridae) in Honduras https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/98612/ Check List 19(1): 133-139

DOI: 10.15560/19.1.133

Authors: Manfredo A. Turcios-Casco, Golver S. Hernández, Felix E. Mancía, Carlos F. Molinero, José Muñoz, Celeste M. López, Nicté Ordóñez-Garza

Abstract: We report an occurrence of Glaucomys volans (Linnaeus, 1758) in Honduras after 43 years since its last verified record. The observation was in an area in which forestry and silvicultural activities are carried out for the sustainable exploitation of logging and timber of Pinus oocarpa in Las Lechuzas, department of Olancho (eastern Honduras). This record supports the initiation of new conservation activities in areas in which forestry is being implemented; population studies and the protection of their refuges are the priorities at its southernmost locality.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:15:00 +0200
Confirmation of the presence of the Striped Lizard Eater, Mastigodryas dorsalis (Bocourt, 1890) (Squamata, Colubridae), in Mexico https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/89891/ Check List 19(1): 115-125

DOI: 10.15560/19.1.115

Authors: Jorge Arturo Hidalgo-García, Roberto Luna-Reyes, Adam G. Clause, Rubén Alonso Carbajal-Márquez, José Jesús Sigala-Rodríguez, Luis Antonio Muñoz-Alonso

Abstract: The snake Mastigodryas dorsalis (Bocourt, 1890) is generally considered absent from Mexico, but a few sources indicate otherwise. Herein we resolve this issue by re-examining a historical specimen and by reporting new records for M. dorsalis in Chiapas, Mexico. These records extend the known distribution of the species 87 km northwest of the nearest pre-existing record in Guatemala. Additionally, based on these new records and an exhaustive literature review, we present an updated distribution for the species and revise its known elevational range to 300–2110 m. A complete Spanish translation of this paper is available in the Supplemental Data. Una traducción completa al español de este artículo está disponible en los Datos Suplementarios.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:53:00 +0200
Fish fauna of the trans-Andean Tumbes river basin in northern Peru https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/94463/ Check List 19(1): 91-114

DOI: 10.15560/19.1.91

Authors: Silvia Valenzuela, Ricardo Britzke, Lenin D. Chumbe-Nolasco, José Apaza, Vanessa Meza-Vargas, Maricell Armas, Ana M. Cortijo, Hernán Ortega

Abstract: To update the knowledge of the ichthyofauna of the Tumbes River basin, we provide a list of species. We report 47 species of fishes, grouped into 23 families and 11 orders. Characiformes was the most diverse order with 12 species (25.5% of the total richness), followed by Carangiformes with eight species (17%). In our study, two species are newly reported from this river basin: Pseudophallus starksii (Jordan & Culver, 1895) and Evorthodus minutus Meek & Hildebrand 1928. According to salinity tolerance, the ichthyofauna is composed of 20 primary, 14 secondary, and 13 peripheral species. Despite having the highest diversity of fish on the Peruvian Pacific slope, the Tumbes river basin is one of the most polluted coastal drainages. This study compiles information on the ichthyofauna of the entire basin, increases the known diversity of freshwater fish from trans-Andean drainages in Peru, and can be used in the management and conservation of the Tumbes River.

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Annotated List of Species Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:19:00 +0200
Fish fauna from the estuaries of Ceará state, Brazil: a checklist in support of conservation of the Brazilian semiarid coast https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/96582/ Check List 19(1): 63-90

DOI: 10.15560/19.1.63

Authors: Ronaldo César Gurgel-Lourenço, Lucas Silva de Medeiros, Leonardo Mesquita Pinto, Wallace Alves de Sousa, Felipe Braga Pereira, Telton Pedro Anselmo Ramos, Sergio Maia Queiroz Lima, Jorge Iván Sánchez-Botero

Abstract: We provide extensive surveys in eight estuaries along the coast of Ceará State in Northeastern Brazil, including local samples and data compiled from online data bases and literature. Samplings resulted in a checklist of the estuarine fish fauna, which recorded 126 fish species, and provides original information of some estuaries. Most of the sampled marine species are widely distributed and many are important commercial species for the artisanal fisheries. The addition of records from existing inventories and online collections increases the number of species to 245, of which 11 are threatened (critically endangered or vulnerable) and six are introduced. Our study provides an updated list of fish species of the estuaries along the semiarid coast of Brazil and is intended as a subsidy for further research, conservation and management efforts.

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Annotated List of Species Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:16:00 +0200
First record of the vulnerable freshwater fish Lobocheilos falcifer (Valenciennes, 1842) (Teleostei, Cyprinidae) in Sumatra, Indonesia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/97576/ Check List 19(1): 51-55

DOI: 10.15560/19.1.51

Authors: Veryl Hasan, Felipe P. Ottoni, Josie South

Abstract: Lobocheilos falcifer (Valenciennes, 1842) is a freshwater fish endemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, and has been assessed as Vulnerable according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature criteria. In May 2022, a male specimen of L. falcifer was collected in the Way Sekampung River, Lampung Province, Sumatra, Indonesia. This represents the first record of this species outside of Java. This new record expanded the species distribution about 300 km to the north, and to an additional island within the Indonesian archipelago. The occurrence of this species on the island of Sumatra likely changes its conservation status; thus, new conservation actions may be more appropriate for the species and its known populations. The presence of L. falcifer on separate islands indicates that biogeographic interpretations of Indonesian fishes may change and highlights the need for urgent study of freshwater biodiversity in the region.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 3 Feb 2023 11:24:00 +0200
First records of the Truandó Toad, Rhaebo haematiticus (Cope, 1862) (Anura, Bufonidae) in the Middle Cauca river valley, Caldas, Colombia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/90960/ Check List 19(1): 47-50

DOI: 10.15560/19.1.47

Authors: Héctor Fabio Arias-Monsalve, Luis Santiago Caicedo-Martínez, Juan Felipe Cardona-Zuluaga, Alexandra Cardona-Giraldo, Héctor E. Ramírez-Chaves

Abstract: We present the first records of the Truandó Toad, Rhaebo haematiticus (Cope, 1862), in the inter-Andean valley of the Middle Cauca River, Colombia, the second largest inter-Andean basin of the country. In Colombia, this species has been extensively documented in the Chocó biogeographic region, on the western slopes of the Cordillera Occidental, in the valley of Magdalena River, and the foothills of the western slope of the northern Cordillera Oriental. Our records help fill an expansive hiatus in the known distribution of this species and increases the number of amphibians known to occur in the basin of the Cauca River.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:29:00 +0200
First record of the Delicate Salt Flat Mouse, Salinomys delicatus Braun & Mares, 1995 (Rodentia, Cricetidae) in a xeric environment of northwestern Córdoba (Argentina), with comments on its conservation status https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/95721/ Check List 19(1): 41-45

DOI: 10.15560/19.1.41

Authors: Julián Mignino, Andrea del Pilar Tarquino-Carbonell, Agustina A. Ojeda, Pablo Teta

Abstract: Salinomys delicatus Braun & Mares, 1995 is a sigmodontine rodent endemic to perisaline environments in west-central Argentina. It is currently considered to be a Vulnerable species due to its patchy distribution and the loss of optimal habitats caused by intensive anthropogenic activities. In this work, we document the first record for this species in the Dry Chaco ecoregion of northwestern Córdoba province (Argentina), enlarging the geographic distribution of this species by approximately 115 km to the east of previously known occurrences. Our new record highlights the need to strengthen conservation policies in the Dry Chaco of Córdoba province.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 20 Jan 2023 22:23:00 +0200
First record of the threatened Giant Anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla Linnaeus, 1758 (Xenarthra, Myrmecophagidae), at the Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural Poço Fundo in Minas Gerais state, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/94770/ Check List 19(1): 35-40

DOI: 10.15560/19.1.35

Authors: Paola Cardias Soares, Lara Modesto Mendes, Rodolfo da Cunha Sarcinelli, Kleiber José Vaz de Melo Barbosa, Fabiano Rodrigues de Melo

Abstract: Myrmecophaga tridactyla Linnaeus, 1758, Giant Anteater, is a very sensitive species in the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, a region of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais responsible for a large part of the country’s iron ore production. Information on the occurrence of this species in the area is limited to literature reviews, data papers, and interviews. Here, we present the first record of M. tridactyla from the Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural Poço Fundo (a natural heritage private reserve) and what is likely to be only the fifth record from the Quadrilátero Ferrífero region. We highlight the importance of larger, connected areas for the long-term survival of this threat-ened species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:49:00 +0200
Area of occupancy of Brachycephalus coloratus Ribeiro, Blackburn, Stanley, Pie & Bornschein, 2017 (Anura, Brachycephalidae), endemic to the Serra da Baitaca, Brazil, and its implications for the conservation and Green Status of the species https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/91550/ Check List 19(1): 21-26

DOI: 10.15560/19.1.21

Authors: Júnior Nadaline, Giovanna Sandretti-Silva, Luiz Fernando Ribeiro, Larissa Teixeira, Marcio Roberto Pie, Marcos Ricardo Bornschein

Abstract: Brachycephalus coloratus was known only from its type locality in the Serra da Baitaca of Paraná, Brazil. Its extent of occurrence was estimated at 0.37 km2, and its conservation status was proposed as Vulnerable. Here, we provide a second record for B. coloratus at Pão de Ló, Paraná, at 1,230 m of altitude. We estimate its current area of occupancy at 1.17 km2 and propose its conservation status as Endangered. The assessment of the Green Status suggests that it is Depleted; the prevention of deforestation and fires could lead to high conservation returns.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 16 Jan 2023 22:41:00 +0200
A noteworthy new record of Gray-bellied Hawk, Accipiter poliogaster (Temmink, 1824) (Accipitiformes, Accipitridae), in the lowlands of northern Costa Rica https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/95909/ Check List 19(1): 7-11

DOI: 10.15560/19.1.7

Authors: Elián Villalobos Alvarado, José Manuel Mora

Abstract: Gray-bellied Hawk, Accipiter poliogaster (Temmink, 1824), is a rare forest dwelling raptor in South America. This hawk migrates from Paraguay and northern Argentina (Misiones) in the south to the equator for the winter. In Costa Rica this species has occasionally been recorded from a few localities. We present here a new record from a disturbed area in the northern lowlands of the country. Accipiter poliogaster may be a rare vagrant or an occasional visitor in Costa Rica, or it may be expanding its range northward into the country due to increases in disturbed land caused by humans.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 3 Jan 2023 08:28:00 +0200
Mussurana bicolor (Peracca, 1904) (Squamata, Colubridae): additional country records and first list of voucher specimens from Bolivia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/94785/ Check List 19(1): 1-6

DOI: 10.15560/19.1.1

Authors: Luis Rolando Rivas, Gabriel Callapa, Cord B. Eversole, Randy L. Powell, Robert Wallace

Abstract: We present country records and a list of voucher specimens for Mussurana bicolor (Peracca, 1904) (Serpentes, Colubridae) from Bolivia. There is scarce information on museum specimens and locality data from Bolivia for this species in the scientific literature. Additionally, we discuss two newly collected specimens from the Llanos de Moxos, a floodplain in the Beni Department. This account contributes to the knowledge of the northwestern distributional status of M. bicolor and summarizes available data for Bolivia.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 3 Jan 2023 08:13:00 +0200
A Brazilian Free-tailed Bat, Tadarida brasiliensis (I. Geoffroy, 1824) (Chiroptera, Molossidae), colony in Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico, with records of other bat species https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/89644/ Check List 18(6): 1369-1375

DOI: 10.15560/18.6.1369

Authors: Ángel Rodríguez-Moreno, E. Yafhed Martínez-Hernández, Jesús A. Fernández

Abstract: We report here the first record of a colony of the Brazilian Free-tailed Bat, Tadarida brasiliensis (I. Geoffroy, 1824), in a mine located in central Chihuahua, Mexico. This record represents the most central point of the distribution of the species in the state and is located in the Central Valleys biome. We highlight the importance of recognizing and preserving this mine as a refuge for the largest bat colony reported in the state of Chihuahua.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 22 Dec 2022 21:40:00 +0200
First report of Economidichthys pygmaeus (Holly, 1929) (Gobiidae) in Lake Lesser Prespa, Greece https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/84993/ Check List 18(6): 1249-1253

DOI: 10.15560/18.6.1249

Authors: Frank van Oosterhout, Valentini Maliaka, Kees van Bochove, Miquel Lürling

Abstract: Lake Lesser Prespa in Greece is part of the Prespa Lakes area which is a Ramsar site and a Special Protection Area due to its international importance for endemic biodiversity and migratory birds. Twenty fish taxa have been reported in that lake. From a field survey in July 2016, the species Economidichthys pygmaeus (Holly, 1929) (Gobiidae) was identified based on a molecular analysis and can be added to the list of fish species inhabiting Lake Lesser Prespa, which is the most northern location where this species has been found in Greece.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:59:00 +0200
New records and geographic distribution map of Proceratophrys sanctaritae Cruz & Napoli, 2010 (Anura, Odontophrynidae) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/84198/ Check List 18(6): 1243-1247

DOI: 10.15560/18.6.1243

Authors: Ana Paula Almeida, Deivson Fraga de Oliveira Bastos, Paulo Barros de Abreu Júnior, Marcos Ferreira Vila Nova, Iuri Ribeiro Dias, Juliana Zina

Abstract: Until now, Proceratophrys sanctaritae Cruz & Napoli, 2010 has only been known from its type locality, Serra do Timbó, municipality of Amargosa, Bahia, Brazil. Due to its restricted geographic range, this species is considered Critically Endangered. We report new records of P. sanctaritae in Bahia and update its geographic distribution. Although the geographic range of P. sanctaritae is significantly expanded with our new data, the mountainous forest habitat of this species is highly susceptible to human modification, and P. sanctaritae is still likely threatened under IUCN criteria.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:05:00 +0200
An annotated checklist of birds of the Dinagat Islands, Philippines https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/87421/ Check List 18(5): 1147-1164

DOI: 10.15560/18.5.1147

Authors: Gil Gabriel Villancio, Renz Angelo Duco, Ronaldo Sales Jr, Gerald Labiano, Jason Frank Beloy, Rolly Urriza, Eleanor Austria

Abstract: The Dinagat Islands hold a large and varied avian fauna with high rate of endemism and species of conservation concern. However, anthropogenic activities pose a grave threat to the avian diversity of these islands. We conducted a three-year (2017–2019) avifaunal survey using mist-nets to inventory the avian species of the islands. We recorded 37 species in 22 families. Seventeen species are Philippine endemic, one species is of conservation concern, and two species are newly recorded from the Dinagat Islands. We also present an annotated checklist of bird species of the Dinagat Islands based on our own surveys, three published studies, and an online database; 246 species in 71 families are included. The results of our study highlight the need for further assessment to conserve the island’s avifaunal community, especially with increasing threats of anthropogenic disturbance.

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Annotated List of Species Fri, 21 Oct 2022 22:56:00 +0300
Distribution of Nemipterus marginatus (Valenciennes, 1830) (Nemipteridae, Perciformes) in the estuary and coastal areas of North Central, Vietnam  https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/83169/ Check List 18(5): 1127-1130

DOI: 10.15560/18.5.1127

Authors: Hoang Ngoc Thao, Trinh Thi Thu, Le Thi Ha, Nguyen Thi Ly, Dao Thi Hong

Abstract: We provide data on morphological characteristics and the distribution of the nemipterid fish Nemipterus marginatus (Valenciennes, 1830) in the estuary and coastal area of Thanh Hoa province, North Central Vietnam. This is also a clear location record for the distribution of this species in the North Central region compared to previous studies, and a new record for the study area.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:06:00 +0300
Monitoring diversity and abundance of mammals with camera-traps: a case study of Manas National Park, Assam, India https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/83560/ Check List 18(5): 1023-1043

DOI: 10.15560/18.5.1023

Authors: Urjit Bhatt, B.S. Adhikari, Salvador Lyngdoh

Abstract: Information on the status and distribution of species within a geographical area is vital for developing effective conservation plans. We conducted camera-trapping (n = 473) to determine diversity, species composition, relative abundance index, sampling effort, and conservation status of mammals in forested habitats of Manas National Park, Assam, India. Camera stations accumulated data over 11,388 trap nights over three sampling years: 2017–2019. Camera-traps recorded 34 mammalian species belonging to seven orders, 15 families, and 29 genera, with 22,738 independent records. Among them, 17 species are globally threatened or 50% of the recorded species. The species accumulation curve reached an asymptote, indicating an adequate sampling design for obtaining a robust inventory of the mammalian community. Despite a history of ethnopolitical conflict, almost all mammals expected to occur in the park were detected. Our study will enable future evaluations of the recovery process in terms of changes in mammal abundance over time.

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Annotated List of Species Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:30:00 +0300
Pteronotus rubiginosus (Wagner, 1843): first record of the bat family Mormoopidae in the Southeastern Region of Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/87519/ Check List 18(5): 1017-1022

DOI: 10.15560/18.5.1017

Authors: Michael Bruno, Fábio Falcão

Abstract: Pteronotus rubiginosus (Wagner, 1843) is a bat species belonging to the family Mormoopidae and has a wide distribution in the Amazon and Cerrado biomes in the Northern, Northeastern, and Central-Western regions of Brazil. In this study, we report the first record of this species from the state of Minas Gerais based on the capture of an individual using mistnets. With this record, we confirm the presence of P. rubiginosus in the Southeastern Region of Brazil, increasing to eight the number of chiropteran families there.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 7 Oct 2022 09:36:00 +0300
Updated distribution map and notes on the cranial morphometry of Dasyprocta azarae Lichtenstein, 1823, Azara’s Agouti (Mammalia, Rodentia, Dasyproctidae), in South America https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/90997/ Check List 18(5): 995-1003

DOI: 10.15560/18.5.995

Authors: Ingrith Yuliany Mejía-Fontecha, Paula A. Ossa-López, Fredy A. Rivera-Páez, Bruce D. Patterson, Héctor E. Ramírez-Chaves

Abstract: Dasyprocta azarae Lichtenstein, 1823 is currently distributed in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, with controversial records in Bolivia. Recent records using trail cameras have expanded its distribution in the Chaco region of Paraguay, but its distribution remains unclear because of its morphological similarity to species in Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. We present an updated map of distribution of D. azarae based on the review of specimens in biological collections and literature. Our results show that D. azarae is distributed in four biomes, across 11 ecoregions, and has an extent of occurrence of 2,512,985 km2.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:44:00 +0300
The first record of an invasive reptile species, Pelomedusa cf. olivacea (Schweigger, 1812) (Pelomedusidae, Testudines), in the wild of South Korea https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/89472/ Check List 18(5): 989-993

DOI: 10.15560/18.5.989

Authors: Seung-Min Park, Md Mizanur Rahman, Choong-Ho Ham, Ha-Cheol Sung

Abstract: Invasive species are of global conservation concern. South Korea is also facing the same challenge, especially, due to the growing pet trade. Herein, we report Pelomedusa cf. olivacea (Schweigger, 1812) from the wild in South Korea, where it has been imported as a pet. This is the first record of Pelomedusa in the Asian continent. In October 2019, we found an individual of this species beside Hongje Stream in Seoul. We recommend immediate control measures and strict monitoring of the pet trade to avoid the introduction of more invasive species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:09:00 +0300
First record of Tantilla flavilineata Smith & Burger, 1950 (Squamata, Colubridae) for Puebla, Mexico https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/90965/ Check List 18(5): 979-982

DOI: 10.15560/18.5.979

Authors: Angel I. Contreras-Calvario, Rene Avalos-Vela, César Orozco, Víctor H. Jiménez-Arcos

Abstract: We record Tantilla flavilineata Smith & Burger, 1950, for the first time in the state of Puebla, Mexico. It was previously considered endemic to a small region of the state of Oaxaca. With this record, we extend the known distribution 100 km north-northwestward in a straight line. We also provide scales counts and description of the coloration in life of a female specimen. The geographic distribution of T. flavilineata appears to be restricted to mid-elevations in various oak woodlands which have been limited in area by agriculture. More information on its natural history, ecology, and geographic distribution is needed to develop conservation strategies for this rare snake.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 23 Sep 2022 09:04:00 +0300
First distributional record of Parascolopsis akatamae Miyamoto, McMahan, & Kaneko, 2020, a dwarf monocle bream (Perciformes, Nemipteridae), from Indian waters https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/75530/ Check List 18(5): 973-977

DOI: 10.15560/18.5.973

Authors: Gopalan Mahadevan, Perumal Murugesan, Giri Bhavan Sreekanth, Kei Miyamoto, Caleb D. McMahan

Abstract: New records of Parascolopsis akatamae Miyamoto, McMahan, & Kaneko, 2020 are reported from India’s southeast coast. Three specimens were collected in April 2021 on the Parangipettai coast, Tamil Nadu, India. We examined and compared morphometric and meristic characters of our specimens with published data from the holotype. The new India records expand the known distribution of P. akatamae, which had previously been reported from southern Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Thailand. Parascolopsis akatamae is a new addition to the list of marine fishes from Indian coastal waters.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 19 Sep 2022 21:07:00 +0300
Occurrence of Oxyruncus cristatus (Swainson, 1821), Sharpbill (Aves, Oxyruncidae), in the Belem area of endemism and first records from Maranhão, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/86516/ Check List 18(5): 961-965

DOI: 10.15560/18.5.961

Authors: Luis Aguiar de Morais, Flávio Kulaif Ubaid

Abstract: We document the first record of Oxyruncus cristatus Swainson, 1821, Sharpbill, in the Brazilian state of Maranhão. This represents the first documented occurrence of this species in the Bélem area of endemism. The species was monitored in a fragment of lowland forest where it remained throughout the year, contradicting the altitudinal migrations described for the Amazonian subspecies, O. c. tocantinsi Chapman, 1939. It is possible that migratory movements are facultative in O. cristatus, or even that extensive deforestation can suppress migratory behavior, based in scattered records.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0300
First records of the Tokay Gecko, Gekko gecko (Linnaeus, 1758) (Squamata, Gekkonidae), in Mexico https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/85053/ Check List 18(5): 957-960

DOI: 10.15560/18.5.957

Authors: Ivan Villalobos-Juárez, Elí García-Padilla, José Jesús Sigala-Rodríguez, Giovanna Villalobos-Jiménez

Abstract: We report the first records of the invasive Tokay Gecko, Gekko gecko (Linnaeus, 1758), in Mexico, based on the discovery of five specimens from Reynosa, Tamaulipas.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:17:00 +0300
Amphibian and reptile diversity along a ridge-to-reef elevational gradient on a small isolated oceanic island of the central Philippines https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/73376/ Check List 18(5): 941-948

DOI: 10.15560/18.5.941

Authors: Camila G. Meneses, Cameron D. Siler, Phillip A. Alviola, Juan Carlos T. Gonzalez, Juancho B. Balatibat, Cheryl A. Natividad, Rafe M. Brown

Abstract: Despite multiple recent field studies, herpetological species diversity of the Romblon Island Group in the central Philippines—particularly Sibuyan Island—has remained underestimated. Recently, we investigated the diversity of the herpetofauna of Mount Guiting-Guiting Natural Park, based on an elevational transect (10–1557 m a.s.l.). Our surveys resulted in a total of 47 species of amphibians and reptiles, including 14 new island records and one atypical occurrence of a snake species recorded for the first time from a high elevation (939 m a.s.l). These new records constitute a notable increase (21%) in Sibuyan’s herpetological species diversity as compared to surveys from a decade ago. We also provide updates of the taxonomy and identification of species endemic to this island (e.g., members of the genera Platymantis Günther, 1858, Brachymeles Duméril & Gibron, 1839, and Pseudogekko Taylor, 1922), and discuss the importance of continued surveys and field-derived data to inform conservation status assessments of Sibuyan’s unique assemblage of amphibians and reptiles.

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Annotated List of Species Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:38:00 +0300
A new record of Leptobotia pellegrini Fang, 1936 (Teleostei, Cypriniformes, Botiidae) from the Western Nghe An Biosphere Reserve, Vietnam https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/87632/ Check List 18(4): 919-923

DOI: 10.15560/18.4.919

Authors: Thao Hoang, An Vinh Ong, Quang Hoang, Ho Anh Tuan, Xuan Khoa Nguyen

Abstract: We report a new record of Leptobotia pellegrini Fang, 1936 from the Western Nghe An Biosphere Reserve, Vietnam, based on 25 specimens collected in the Kien stream (Ca River), Tuong Duong district, Nghe An province. Morphological features of these specimens were confirmed against the description of this species by Fang (1936). Our new data extend the species’ geographic range southward by approximately 650 km from the Gam River (Na Hang, Tuyen Quang province), Vietnam.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:13:00 +0300
Distribution extension of Lasiurus arequipae Málaga, Díaz, Arias & Medina, 2020 (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) and contributions to its natural history https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/82642/ Check List 18(4): 907-918

DOI: 10.15560/18.4.907

Authors: Gandhy Portugal-Zegarra, Giüseppy Calizaya-Mamani, Pamela Sánchez-Vendizú, Marisel Flores-Quispe, Joaquín Ugarte-Núñez

Abstract: The recently described bat Lasiurus arequipae Málaga, Díaz, Arias & Medina, 2020 is endemic to Peru. Lasiurus are­quipae is currently known to occur at two localities in the department of Arequipa and one locality in the department of Tacna in southwestern Peru. Here, based on morphological and molecular data, we present a fourth locality that represents the southernmost record of this species and extends its known range 62 km south from the nearest locality in Tacna. Additionally, we provide information some aspects on the natural history and acoustic profile of L. arequipae.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:13:00 +0300
First record of Black-eared Rice Rat, Handleyomys melanotis (Thomas, 1893) (Rodentia, Cricetidae), on a protected island off the Pacific Coast of Jalisco, Mexico, with notes on its potential threat for avian nesting species https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/86207/ Check List 18(4): 883-888

DOI: 10.15560/18.4.883

Authors: Héctor Hugo Siliceo-Cantero, Julieta Benítez-Malvido, Ireri Suazo-Ortuño, Victor Hugo Soria-González, Laura Bibiana Larios-Llamas, Gerardo Ceballos

Abstract: Black-eared Rice Rat, Handleyomys melanotis (Thomas, 1893), is a small, abundant rodent thought endemic to Mexico. We present a new record of this rat on Cocinas Island off the Chamela coast of Jalisco, Mexico. On this protected island located at 19.5°N, 105.1°W, we captured 11 specimens with the physical characteristics that confirm their identity as H. melanotis. We explore the possible implications of this species on Cocinas Island.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 22 Aug 2022 21:13:00 +0300
Confirmation of the occurrence of Andean cottontail, Sylvilagus andinus (Thomas, 1897) (Leporidae, Lagomorpha), in Peru https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/80015/ Check List 18(4): 867-873

DOI: 10.15560/18.4.867

Authors: Silvia Diaz, Victor Pacheco

Abstract: Sylvilagus andinus (Thomas, 1897) is a highland lagomorph from the Ecuadorean Paramos. Its distribution was tentatively believed to extend to northwestern Peru on the basis of ecological niche modeling and the inclusion of the Peruvian S. capsalis Thomas, 1913 as a synonym. Here, we confirm the occurrence of S. andinus in Peru by a morphological examination of seven new records from northwestern Peru and one new record from Ancash department in central Peru.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 9 Aug 2022 15:51:00 +0300
Northwesternmost records of Vampyressa thyone Thomas, 1909 (Chiroptera, Phyllostomidae) from Sierra de Atoyac, Guerrero, México https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/84052/ Check List 18(4): 821-827

DOI: 10.15560/18.4.821

Authors: Angel Neftali Osorio-Rodriguez, Alejandro Juárez-Agis, Cinthia Castro-Flores, Mayra Rivas González, Jacqueline Zeferino Torres, Luis Alvin Garzón Lopez, Giovani Hernández-Canchola

Abstract: We report new northwesternmost records of the Northern Little Yellow-eared Bat, Vampyressa thyone Thomas, 1909 (Phyllostomidae, Stenodermatinae), from Sierra de Atoyac, Guerrero, Mexico. We identified four individuals using morphological characters; two of the individuals were collected at 1,234 and 1,285 m above sea level, altitudes atypical for this species. Captures were recorded between 19:20 and 23:18 h, and all individuals presented signs of reproductive activity. With these data, we increase the scarce knowledge about this rare frugivorous bat.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 1 Aug 2022 16:11:00 +0300
The geographic distribution of Atractus lehmanni (Boettger, 1898) (Serpentes, Colubridae, Dipsadinae) in Colombia, and clarification of its status and type locality in Ecuador https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/81175/ Check List 18(4): 815-820

DOI: 10.15560/18.4.815

Authors: John G. Himes, Alejandro Arteaga, Luis Enrique Vera-Pérez, Kevin M. Enge

Abstract: Atractus lehmanni (Boettger, 1898), Lehmann’s Ground Snake, (Serpentes, Colubridae, Dipsadinae), was described by Boettger (1898) from Cuenca, Ecuador. We examined records of snakes labeled as A. lehmanni to determine if they fit the original description of this species. The results of our record examinations, in conjunction with long-term field surveys and a review of Friedrich Carl Lehmann’s travel logs, indicate that A. lehmanni occurs in the Cordilleras Central and Occidental of Colombia. Conversely, this species is apparently absent from Ecuador, where records of this species are in error or based on misidentifications.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:59:00 +0300
First records of Epinephelus coeruleopunctatus (Bloch, 1790), Whitespotted Grouper, (Teleostei, Epinephelidae) in the southern Arabian Gulf https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/85126/ Check List 18(4): 793-797

DOI: 10.15560/18.4.793

Authors: Daniel Mateos-Molina, Ivonne Bejarano, Matthew T. Craig

Abstract: Two individuals of Epinephelus coeruleopunctatus (Bloch, 1790), Whitespotted Grouper, were recorded in an offshore marine protected area of the United Arab Emirates on the Arabian Gulf coast at depths of 5 m and 10 m. These are the first records of the species in the southern Arabian Gulf, and they add this species to the few groupers that inhabit one of the most extreme environmental waters of the world.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:15:00 +0300
First records of Agamyxis pectinifrons (Cope, 1870) (Siluriformes, Doradidae) from the state of Chiapas, Mexico, and an extension of the geographic range in the Grijalva river basin https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/85003/ Check List 18(3): 757-761

DOI: 10.15560/18.3.757

Authors: Eduardo Reyes-Grajales, Ernesto E. Perera-Trejo, Carlos A. Guichard-Romero, Alfonso A. González-Díaz

Abstract: We provide the first records of occurrence of Spotted Raphael Catfish, Agamyxis pectinifrons, in Chiapas, Mexico, and extend the geographic range of this species in the Grijalva river basin. We collected 42 specimens, for which we present morphological and meristic data from 28 of these. The larger number of individuals and the range of sizes recorded suggest that A. pectinifrons is established in this region of the Grijalva basin.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:00:02 +0300