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I remember there being some controversy about the classification through DNS analysis of charlesbogerti and alvarezi; has any further clarification or consensus been reached on this subject? Personally I hope that alvarezi remains separate. Its adult outward appearance and range are distinct. Besides, I have a better chance of one day attaining an alvarezi if it is not combined with the more endangered charlesbogerti! Well at least I can dream...
Brian
I forgot to include the link to a previous discussion on this subject from a few years ago...
http://forum.kingsnake.com/heloderma/messages/1310.html
According to DNA testing done by Dr Michael Forstner they are the same.
I suspect more points need to be examined for a good comparison.
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My understanding is that there were too few alvarezi samples in that study to be anywhere near definitive.
This was made a moot point in Beck's book. The study referenced there (Douglas, et. al., 2003) Douglas, Beck, and Sullivan found evidence that seems to show a greater divergence between the H. horridum subspecies than what is typical of full species. I personally don't think they qualify as full species, but the currently designated subspecies should remain intact.
>>According to DNA testing done by Dr Michael Forstner they are the same.
>>I suspect more points need to be examined for a good comparison.
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