The Snakes of Trinidad and Tobago. The W. L. Moody, Jr., Natural History Series, Number 31. By Hans E A  Boos. College Station (Texas): Texas A&M University Press. $47.95. xvi + 270 p + 48 pl; ill.; index. ISBN: 1–58544–116–3. 2001.

2002 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
pp. 338-339
Author(s):  
Janis Roze
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
College Station

Osteology, natural history notes, and phylogenetic relationships of the poorly known Caribbean frog Leptodactylus nesiotus (Anura, Leptodactylidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 2646 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARÍA LAURA PONSSA ◽  
MICHAEL J. JOWERS ◽  
RAFAEL O. DE SÁ
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Outer Surface ◽  
Phylogenetic Relationships ◽  
Sister Species ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Restricted Distribution ◽  
Group A

The Leptodactylus melanonotus group consists of 15 species, but references to skeletal characters are available for only three species: L. leptodactyloides, L. melanonotus, and L. diedrus. Leptodactylus nesiotus is a member of the melanonotus group known only from the type locality, Bonasse swamp, on the Southwestern peninsula of Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago. This species has been categorized as vulnerable given its restricted distribution. Herein, we report the adult osteology of L. nesiotus, the skeletal characters are compared with the available data from other Leptodactylus species. A phylogenetic analysis recovers a paraphyletic L. melanonotus group relative to the L. latrans group. A monophyletic “latrans-melanonotus” clade is supported by five synapomorphies. L. nesiotus is recovered as the sister species of L. validus, a relationship supported by two synapomorphies: T-shaped terminal phalanges and a dark-colored stripe on the outer surface of arm. In addition, we report on the ecology of this poorly known species.

Ghost-moths of Trinidad and Tobago with description of a new genus and a new species (Lepidoptera: Hepialidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4758 (1) ◽  
pp. 181-190
Author(s):  
CARLOS G.C. MIELKE ◽  
JOHN R. GREHAN ◽  
MATTHEW J.W. COCK
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Male Genitalia ◽  
New Genus ◽  
Monotypic Genus ◽  
Congeneric Species ◽  
History Museum ◽  
Sternite Viii ◽  
First Time

The Hepialidae species of Trinidad and Tobago are documented and two species are recognized. The new and monotypic genus Wallacella, gen. n., (Lepidoptera, Hepialidae) is erected to include Phassus guianensis Schaus of Guyana (Wallacella guianensis, comb. n.). The male holotype and genitalia are also illustrated for the first time. Potential generic affinities with Druceiella (Viette) and Pfitzneriana (Viette) are considered. Gymelloxes juliusboosi sp. n. is described from Trinidad and Tobago and compared to its congeneric species. The sternite VIII and male genitalia are diagnostic for this new species. The male holotype is deposited in the collection of the Natural History Museum, London, UK. 

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