FOUR NEW MEMBERS OF THE LERISTA NICHOLLSI COMPLEX (LACERTILIA SCINCIDAE)

WA Museum Records and Supplements | Updated 1 decade ago

Abstract: Lerista kendricki sp. nov. and L. yuna sp. nov, are separated from 'L. nichollsi petersoni' (L. petersoni and L. nichollsi are now regarded as full species). l.. ta/pina sp. novo is based on a unique patternless specimen. and L. maculosa sp. novo is based on two spotted specimens. The four new species are confined to the vicinity of the upper west coast of Western Australia. An L. nichollsi  subgroup is diagnosed. and L. perersoni is redescribed.