Nomenclature of African species of the genus Stenodactylus (Squamata: Gekkonidae)

The statuses of proposed nomina of the North African species of the genus Stenodactylus have been revised based on the study of their original descriptions and the examination of their name-bearing types. Important nomenclatural actions proposed include the designation of a lectotype for the nomen Stenodactylus guttatus ensuring continuity of the prevailing usage of S. petrii, and the proposal of maintaining prevailing usage of Stenodactylus sthenodactylus by applying to the International Commission of Zoological Nomenclature to set aside the existing name-bearing type and replace it with a neotype corresponding with that usage. Copyright © 2013 Magnolia Press.Peer Reviewe

FIGURE 2. Stenodactylus guttatus Cuvier, 1829. A in Nomenclature of African species of the genus Stenodactylus (Squamata: Gekkonidae)

FIGURE 2. Stenodactylus guttatus Cuvier, 1829. A: The drawing of Plate 5, Figure 2 in the "Description de l'Égypte" (Anonymous 1809–1827), provided by R. Bour; B: Specimen MNHM 1765 of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle de Paris; C–E: Details of the same specimen; F: The paper card from the archives of the MNHN Reptile collection corresponding to specimen NNHN 1765. All photos by M. Metallinou