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FRoberts
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>>Were you asking about the work being done on King Cobras now and where there taxonomy sits? Because to be honest, I think it is still fairly up in the air and there will be some big splits.
Yes that's what I meant. From some things I have read there will be at least 6 different species or subspecies (can't remember).
I guess I stopped studying the nomenclature awhile ago, and many only recognize Lithobates as a subgenera of Rana. From what I have read Frost's work is under scrutiny (like all taxonomic changes)and since I am only a hobbyist I don't feel the need to accept every little change they make.
I do think most reptile and amphibian nomenclature should be revised, but getting everyone on the same page seems impossible. One reason I don't agree with Frost....
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Frank Roberts
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