BioOne.org will be down briefly for maintenance on 17 December 2024 between 18:00-22:00 Pacific Time US. We apologize for any inconvenience.
How to translate text using browser tools
1 December 2003 The Hemipenes of Some Snakes of the Semifossorial Genus Atractus, with Comments on Variation in the Genus
Walter E. Schargel, Todd A. Castoe
Author Affiliations +
Abstract

The hemipenes of seven species of Atractus (Atractus emigdioi, Atractus major, Atractus mariselae, Atractus poeppigi, Atractus torquatus, Atractus univittatus, and Atractus ventrimaculatus) are described. Hemipenial morphology in this poorly known genus of snakes is found to be particularly variable among the species studied. Additionally, the primitive unicapitate hemipenal condition is more widespread among Atractus than was previously thought. Given the drastic variation in hemipenal morphology observed in Atractus, it is likely that characters derived from studying this organ may prove especially useful for future work on intrageneric relationships among members of this genus.

Walter E. Schargel and Todd A. Castoe "The Hemipenes of Some Snakes of the Semifossorial Genus Atractus, with Comments on Variation in the Genus," Journal of Herpetology 37(4), 718-721, (1 December 2003). https://doi.org/10.1670/7-02N
Accepted: 1 June 2003; Published: 1 December 2003
RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS
Get copyright permission
Back to Top