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Published: 2024-12-11
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Recovery and redescription of holotype of Calotes elliotti [sic] amarambalamensis Murthy, 1979 confirms its synonymy with Monilesaurus ellioti (Günther, 1864) (Squamata: Agamidae)

Southern Regional Centre; Zoological Survey of India; 130; Santhome High Road; Chennai-600 028; Tamil Nadu; India; Kalinga Foundation; Guddekeri; Agumbe; Shivamogga district - 577 411; Karnataka; India
Kalinga Foundation; Guddekeri; Agumbe; Shivamogga district - 577 411; Karnataka; India
Reptilia Squamata Agamidae

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