Typhlops cariei
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- Common names: (none).
Typhlops cariei is a harmless blind snake species found in Mauritius. It is known only from recent fossils[1] and is considered to be extinct. No subspecies are currently recognized.[2]
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[edit] Geographic range
Found in only on the island of Mauritius. The type locality given is "Mare aux Singes (Ile Maurice)" [Island of Mauritius, Indian Ocean].[1]
[edit] Conservation status
This species is classified as Extinct (EX) on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (v2.3, 1994).[3] Species are listed as such when there is no reasonable doubt that the last individual has died. Year assessed: 1996.[4]
[edit] See also
- List of typhlopid species and subspecies.
- Typhlops by common name.
- Typhlops by taxonomic synonyms.
- Typhlopidae by common name.
- Typhlopidae by taxonomic synonyms.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c McDiarmid RW, Campbell JA, Touré T. 1999. Snake Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference, vol. 1. Herpetologists' League. 511 pp. ISBN 1-893777-00-6 (series). ISBN 1-893777-01-4 (volume).
- ^ Typhlops cariei (TSN 634608). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 31 August 2007.
- ^ Typhlops cariei at the IUCN Red List. Accessed 31 August 2007.
- ^ 1994 Categories & Criteria (version 2.3) at the IUCN Red List. Accessed 31 August 2007.
[edit] External links
- Typhlops cariei at the TIGR Reptile Database. Accessed 31 August 2007.
