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View article: Nest-site selection and reproductive success of the giant babax (Pterorhinus waddelli) in Lhasa, Xizang
Nest-site selection and reproductive success of the giant babax (Pterorhinus waddelli) in Lhasa, Xizang Open
The breeding success of birds is crucial for their survival and development, with nest features and nest-site selection playing a significant role in the reproductive process. This study investigated the nest features of the giant babax, t…
View article: A new rock-dwelling gecko of the subgenus Japonigekko (Squamata, Gekkonidae, Gekko) from northwestern Sichuan Province, China
A new rock-dwelling gecko of the subgenus Japonigekko (Squamata, Gekkonidae, Gekko) from northwestern Sichuan Province, China Open
We describe a new rock-dwelling species of the genus Gekko (subgenus Japonigekko) from Heishui County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China, based on both morphological and molecular (1,574 bp from the mitoc…
View article: A ‘little dragon’ from Kunming City: a new green pit viper from Yunnan Province, China (Squamata, Viperidae, Trimeresurus)
A ‘little dragon’ from Kunming City: a new green pit viper from Yunnan Province, China (Squamata, Viperidae, Trimeresurus) Open
A new species of the genus Trimeresurus Lacépède is described from Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China, based on an integrative analysis of morphological and molecular data. The new species, Trimeresurus loong sp. nov. , is assigned to th…
View article: A new species of the genus Scincella Mittleman, 1950 (Squamata, Scincidae) from Guizhou Province, southwest China
A new species of the genus Scincella Mittleman, 1950 (Squamata, Scincidae) from Guizhou Province, southwest China Open
A new species of the genus Scincella Mittleman is described from Qixingguan District, Bijie City, Guizhou Province, China, based on morphological and molecular evidence. The new species, Scincella tenuistriata sp. nov. , is diagnosed by th…
View article: A New Green Pitviper of the Genus Trimeresurus Lacépède, 1804 (Squamata: Viperidae) from Xizang, China
A New Green Pitviper of the Genus Trimeresurus Lacépède, 1804 (Squamata: Viperidae) from Xizang, China Open
Species diversity within the green pit vipers of the genus Trimeresurus is likely underestimated. In this study, we describe a new species of Trimeresurus from the Xizang Autonomous Region, China, based on both morphological and molecular …
View article: Discovery of a new skink of the genus Scincella Mittleman, 1950 (Squamata, Scincidae) from Guizhou Province, China
Discovery of a new skink of the genus Scincella Mittleman, 1950 (Squamata, Scincidae) from Guizhou Province, China Open
Scincella potanini was long considered the only species of the genus Scincella recorded in Guizhou Province, China. This study describes a new species of the genus Scincella , Scincella qianica sp. nov. , from Guizhou, China, based on an i…
View article: First record of Scincella fansipanensis Okabe, Motokawa, Koizumi, Nguyen, Nguyen & Bui, 2024 (Squamata, Scincidae) from China
First record of Scincella fansipanensis Okabe, Motokawa, Koizumi, Nguyen, Nguyen & Bui, 2024 (Squamata, Scincidae) from China Open
The Fansipan ground skink, Scincella fansipanensis Okabe, Motokawa, Koizumi, Nguyen, Nguyen & Bui, was recently described from Fansipan Mountain, Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam. Herein, we report the first national record of this speci…
View article: A new species of Rhacophorus (Anura, Rhacophoridae) from Xizang, China, with a revision of the distribution of R. bipunctatus
A new species of Rhacophorus (Anura, Rhacophoridae) from Xizang, China, with a revision of the distribution of R. bipunctatus Open
A new species of Rhacophorus (Anura, Rhacophoridae), Rhacophorus medogensis sp. nov. , is described from Medog, Xizang Tibetan Autonomous Region, China. The new taxon can be distinguished from all phylogenetically closely related taxa ( R.…
View article: First description of the female and morphological variation of Achalinus hunanensis Ma, Shi, Xiang, Shu & Jiang, 2023 (Serpentes, Xenodermidae), with range extension of this species and A. yunkaiensis Wang, Li & Wang, 2019
First description of the female and morphological variation of Achalinus hunanensis Ma, Shi, Xiang, Shu & Jiang, 2023 (Serpentes, Xenodermidae), with range extension of this species and A. yunkaiensis Wang, Li & Wang, 2019 Open
The odd-scaled snake genus Achalinus , which is widely distributed in northern Vietnam, China and Japan, is a poorly-known group of snakes. Numerous species within this genus have been described based on few specimens or only a single type…
View article: High-quality chromosome-scale genome assembly of Laudakia wui (Laudakia, Agamidae)
High-quality chromosome-scale genome assembly of Laudakia wui (Laudakia, Agamidae) Open
The Laudakia wui, also known as Wui's rock agama, is a species of agamid lizard endemic to Xizang, China, and is distributed within the Yarlung Zangbo River basin in the Nyingchi city. In order to better understand its ecology, population …
View article: A new species of the genus Hebius (Squamata, Natricidae) from Yunnan, China
A new species of the genus Hebius (Squamata, Natricidae) from Yunnan, China Open
A new species of the genus Hebius Thompson, 1913 is described from Yingjiang County, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, based on molecular and morphological evidence. It can be distinguished from its conge…
View article: A new record and a novel morph description of Boiga stoliczkae (Squamata, Colubridae) from China
A new record and a novel morph description of Boiga stoliczkae (Squamata, Colubridae) from China Open
The Asian Cat Snake genus Boiga Fitzinger, 1826 includes 37 species, with high species diversity. Five species of Boiga have been recorded in China including B. multomaculata (Boie, 1827), B. kraepelini (Stejneger, 1902), B. cyanea (Duméri…
View article: Nest Characteristics and Nest Site Selection of Giant Babax in Lhasa
Nest Characteristics and Nest Site Selection of Giant Babax in Lhasa Open
The Giant Babax, an endemic bird in China and a nationally protected wildlife species of Class Ⅱ, is primarily distributed in southern and southeastern Tibet. To investigate the factors influencing nesting site selection, this study conduc…
View article: A New Species of the Genus Pseudocalotes (Squamata: Agamidae) from Southwest Yunnan, China
A New Species of the Genus Pseudocalotes (Squamata: Agamidae) from Southwest Yunnan, China Open
In this study, a new species of the genus Pseudocalotes is described from Yingjiang County, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, based on four female specimens. It can be distinguished from its congeners by …
View article: The complete mitochondrial genome of <i>Asymblepharus himalayanus</i> (Scincidae; Sauria) and its phylogenetic position within Scincidae
The complete mitochondrial genome of <i>Asymblepharus himalayanus</i> (Scincidae; Sauria) and its phylogenetic position within Scincidae Open
The complete mitochondrial genome of Asymblepharus himalayanus, has been determined for the first time by sanger sequencing. The overall length of the mitogenome is 17,304 bp and contains 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA gen…
View article: Range extension of the rare agamid, Pseudocalotes austeniana (Annandale, 1908) (Reptilia, Sauria, Draconinae) in the East Himalaya, with comments on its ontogenetic shift
Range extension of the rare agamid, Pseudocalotes austeniana (Annandale, 1908) (Reptilia, Sauria, Draconinae) in the East Himalaya, with comments on its ontogenetic shift Open
Despite its recognition since the early 1900s, the agamid lizard Pseudocalotes austeniana remains known based on 3 vouchered specimens only from the East Himalaya, and little is known about its general biology. During herpetological survey…
View article: The complete mitochondrial genome of the critically endangered<i>Cuora mccordi</i>(Reptilia: Geoemydidae)
The complete mitochondrial genome of the critically endangered<i>Cuora mccordi</i>(Reptilia: Geoemydidae) Open
The complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) sequence of the MeCord's box turtle (Cuora mccordi) was firstly determined by shotgun sequencing. The total length of mitogenome is 16,688 bp, and contains 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer…
View article: Four complete mitochondrial genomes of living wild-type chinese giant salamander<i>Andrias davidianus</i>(Amphibia: Cryptobranchidae)
Four complete mitochondrial genomes of living wild-type chinese giant salamander<i>Andrias davidianus</i>(Amphibia: Cryptobranchidae) Open
The Chinese giant salamander (CGS), Andrias davidianus (Amphibian, Caudata, Cryptobranchidae), is endemic to China. After overhunting in the 1990's, it is very difficult to find the CGS in the wild. Due to mating disorder, the capti…
View article: Complete mitochondrial genome of the Xianggelila Hot-spring snake, <i>Thermophis shangrila</i> (Reptilia, Colubridae)
Complete mitochondrial genome of the Xianggelila Hot-spring snake, <i>Thermophis shangrila</i> (Reptilia, Colubridae) Open
The Xianggelila hot-spring snake, Thermophis shangrila (Reptilia, Colubridae), is a species of family Colubridae, which is seen only in Shangri-La, Northern Yunnan, China. Herein, the complete mitochondrial genome of this species ha…
View article: The complete mitochondrial genome of the Xizang hot-spring snake, <i>Thermophis baileyi</i> Wall, 1907 (Reptilia, colubridae)
The complete mitochondrial genome of the Xizang hot-spring snake, <i>Thermophis baileyi</i> Wall, 1907 (Reptilia, colubridae) Open
The Xizang hot-spring snake, Thermophis baileyi (Reptilia, Colubridae), is a relict species of the family Colubridae, which is known only from Tibet, China. In this study, we report the complete mitochondrial genome of this species.…