I do not know anything about retic morphs so I cannot make that analogy.

Depending on what taxonomy you follow the "rufescens" can be classified as a separate species, a subspecies or a locale. Personally, I am leaning toward subspecies or locale. There is obvious morphological differences but there are also lots of similarities.

Just my 2 cents...

-Chris
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