Somali Boidae (genus Eryx Daudin 1803) and Pythonidae (genus Python Daudin 1803) (Reptilia Serpentes)

Abstract

Data on nomenclature, taxonomy, morphology, geographical distribution
and natural history of Somali Boidae [the three monotypic species Eryx colubrinus
(Linnaeus 1758), Eryx somalicus Scortecci 1939 and Eryx borrii n. sp.], and
Pythonidae [the monotypic species Python sebae (Gmelin 1788)].
KEY WORDS: Boidae, Pythonidae, Eryx, new species, Python, Somalia.