hainanensis vs. lichtenfelderi

[djmoondancer]

I wanted to ask those that are keeping both species if this would be a fairly acurate way to differentiate between the two.

"These species can, however, be separated on the basis of G. hainanensis having a more heavily tuberculate dorsum and dark tubercles in the light body bands of adults, as opposed to the bands being immaculate, as they are in G. lichtenfelderi" - L. Lee Grismer, Journal of Herpetology v34 no3 S 2000

 

[Brian]

Wow. Somehow I missed that. The only difference I had found previously was eyelid fringe scale count.

 

[djmoondancer]

I guess nobody knows...

 

[Brian]

Well at least as of 2000 I'd assume it was valid. Probably still is at least for type localities if not for the entire species.