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Cuora Zhoui
Zhou's box turtle (''Cuora zhoui'') is a species of turtle in the family (biology), family Geoemydidae (formerly Bataguridae). The species is apparently Endemism, endemic to China. Etymology The Specific name (zoology), specific name, ''zhoui'', is in honor of Chinese herpetologist Zhou Jiufa. Geographic range ''C. zhoui'' is only known from Chinese food market specimens, and from a relatively small number of individuals that are part of captive breeding programs in China, Germany (notably the Münster Zoo), and the United States. In December 2018, the known captive population numbered about 140 individuals, including 80 hatched at the Münster Zoo.Zooborns (26 December 2018)Allwetterzoo Provides Haven for Endangered Turtles/ref> It may be found in the forests of southeastern Yunnan or western Guangxi, although it has never been recorded in the wild. Conservation Status The over-collection of turtles in Asia for food, medicinal purposes, and the pet trade industry are the primar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhao Ermi
Zhao Ermi (; 1930 – 24 December 2016) was a Chinese herpetologist, born in Chengdu. His ancestors were Manchu Bannerman of Irgen Gioro clan who were stationed in Chengdu during Qing Dynasty. He was elected a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2001. He died at West China Medical Center of Sichuan University on 24 December 2016. Taxa named after him Zhao is commemorated in the scientific names of four taxa of reptiles. *'' Zhaoermia'' , a genus of pitviper (synonym of ''Protobothrops'') *''Cyrtodactylus zhaoermii'' , a species of gecko *''Diploderma zhaoermii'' , a species of lizard *'' Thermophis zhaoermii'' , a species of snake Also, two amphibian species have been named after him. ("Ermi Zhao", p. 65, ). *''Paramesotriton ermizhaoi'' , a species of newt (synonym of ''Paramesotriton labiatus'') *'' Onychodactylus zhaoermii'' , a species of salamander Described taxa *'' Achalinus meiguensis'' *'' Amolops liangshanensis'' *'' Amphiesma optatum'' *'' Calotes medog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |