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Miguel Alvarez Del Toro
Miguel Álvarez del Toro (Colima, Colima, August 23, 1917 – August 2, 1996, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico). Scientist cataloged by the international community as the last naturalist of the 20th century, recognized for his outstanding work in the field of zoology and nature conservation. His interest in nature, particularly that of the tropics, led him to accept a job offer in the state of Chiapas, where he stayed forever, doing a work that has become an obligatory reference for both biologists and conservationists. Dr. Álvarez del Toro was self-taught. He never attended a university, but few naturalists have reached -by direct experience- the level of knowledge that he achieved in both animal and plant groups. Many of his observations remain the only information available on the natural history of certain species. Career Miguel Álvarez del Toro was born in the state of Colima, in central western Mexico. He spent his childhood observing and collecting animals in that t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Tuxtla Gutiérrez (, ) is the capital and the largest city of the Mexican southeastern state of Chiapas. It is the seat of the municipality of the same name, the most developed and populated in the state. A busy government, commercial and services-oriented city, Tuxtla (as it is commonly known) had one of the fastest-growing rates in Mexico in the last 40 years. Unlike many other areas in Chiapas, it is not a major tourist attraction, but a transportation hub for tourists coming into the state, with a large airport and a bus terminal. History The Zoques made the first pre-Hispanic settlement at the site. They named the valley area name ''Coyatoc'', which means 'land or house of rabbits'. The Aztecs intruded into the area between 1486 and 1505 and named it ''Tuchtlan'', which means the same thing in their language. After the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, and the subjugation of the local Chiapan people in 1528, the Dominicans constructed a monastery in nearby Tecpat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abronia Lythrochila
''Abronia lythrochila'' is a species of lizard in the family Anguidae known by the common name red-lipped arboreal alligator lizard. Distribution This species is endemic to the state of Chiapas in Mexico.Campbell, J.A. & Muñoz-Alonso, A. 2007lythrochila&searchType=species ''Abronia lythrochila''.The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. Downloaded on 26 March 2015. Habitat This species lives in montane dry pine-oak forest, at an elevation of 2000–3000 m. It has a relatively small range but it is common there; it is threatened by deforestation but much of its range is in protected areas, including Lagunas de Montebello National Park Lagunas de Montebello, or Montebello Lakes, ( es, Parque Nacional Lagunas de Montebello) is a national park in the Mexican state of Chiapas, near the border with Guatemala, comprising 59 multi-colored lakes in a pine forest and two Maya ruins. .... Description These lizards can reach a length of about 7 – 11 Inches. The bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anolis Parvicirculatus
''Anolis parvicirculatus'', the Berriozabal anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is found in Mexico Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatema ...."''Anolis parvicirculatus''". The Reptile Database. http://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Anolis&species=parvicirculatus References Anoles Reptiles described in 1956 Endemic reptiles of Mexico Taxa named by Hobart Muir Smith {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anolis Pygmaeus
''Anolis pygmaeus'', the Chiapas pygmy anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is found in Mexico Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatema ...."''Anolis pygmaeus''". The Reptile Database. http://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Anolis&species=pygmaeus References Anoles Reptiles described in 1956 Endemic reptiles of Mexico Taxa named by Hobart Muir Smith {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lepidophyma Lipetzi
''Lepidophyma lipetzi'', Lipetz's tropical night lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Xantusiidae. It is a small lizard found in Mexico Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatema .... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q3229921 Lepidophyma Endemic reptiles of Mexico Natural history of Chiapas Reptiles described in 1977 Taxa named by Hobart Muir Smith ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heloderma Horridum
''Heloderma'' is a genus of toxicoferan lizards that contains five species, all of which are venomous. It is the only extant genus of the family Helodermatidae. Description The genus ''Heloderma'' contains the Gila monster (''H. suspectum'') and four species of beaded lizards. The Gila monster is a large, stocky, most of the time slow-moving reptile that prefers arid deserts. Beaded lizards are seen to be more agile and seem to prefer more humid surroundings. The tails of all species of ''Heloderma'' are used as fat storage organs. The scales of the head, back and tail are bead-like, containing osteoderms for better protection. The scales of the belly are free from osteoderms. Most species are dark in color, with yellowish or pinkish markings. Venom The venom glands of ''Heloderma'' are located at the end of the lower jaws, unlike snakes' venom glands, which are located behind the eyes. Also, unlike snakes, the Gila monster and beaded lizards lack the musculature to inject veno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pulex
''Pulex'' is a genus of fleas. It comprises seven species. One is the human flea (''P. irritans''), and five of the others are confined to the Nearctic and Neotropical realms. Species ''Encyclopedia of Life'' lists seven species: *''Pulex alvarezi'' Barrera, 1955 *''Pulex echidnophagoides'' (Wagner, 1933) *''Pulex irritans'' Linnaeus, 1758 *''Pulex larimerius'' Lewis et Grimaldi, 1997 *''Pulex porcinus'' Jordan et Rothschild, 1923 *''Pulex simulans'' Baker, 1895 *''Pulex sinoculus ''Pulex'' is a genus of fleas. It comprises seven species. One is the human flea (''P. irritans''), and five of the others are confined to the Nearctic and Neotropical realms. Species ''Encyclopedia of Life'' lists seven species: *''Pulex alvar ...'' Traub, 1950 References Siphonaptera genera Pulicidae Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus {{Flea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coniophanes Alvarezi
''Coniophanes alvarezi'', the Chiapan stripeless snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Mexico Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatema .... References Coniophanes Snakes of North America Reptiles described in 1989 Endemic reptiles of Mexico Taxa named by Jonathan A. Campbell {{colubrid-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ceratozamia Alvarezii
''Ceratozamia alvarezii'' is a species of plant in the family Zamiaceae. It is endemic to Mexico, where it is known only from Chiapas. It is found near Rizo de Oro in the Sierra Madre de Chiapas The Sierra Madre de Chiapas is a major mountain range in Central America. It crosses El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico and Honduras. The Sierra Madre de Chiapas is part of the American Cordillera, a chain of mountain ranges that consists of an almos .... There are only two known subpopulations of this species, one of which comprises about 300 individuals. The species is threatened by habitat loss as land is cleared for agriculture. References Further reading *Perez-Farrera, M. A., Vovides, A. P., & Iglesias, C. (1999)A new species of ''Ceratozamia'' (Zamiaceae, Cycadales) from Chiapas, Mexico.''Novon'' 9 410–413. alvarezii Endemic flora of Mexico Flora of Chiapas Plants described in 1999 Endangered plants Endangered biota of Mexico Taxonomy articles created by Polbot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1917 Births
Events Below, the events of World War I have the "WWI" prefix. January * January 9 – WWI – Battle of Rafa: The last substantial Ottoman Army garrison on the Sinai Peninsula is captured by the Egyptian Expeditionary Force's Desert Column. * January 10 – Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition: Seven survivors of the Ross Sea party were rescued after being stranded for several months. * January 11 – Unknown saboteurs set off the Kingsland Explosion at Kingsland (modern-day Lyndhurst, New Jersey), one of the events leading to United States involvement in WWI. * January 16 – The Danish West Indies is sold to the United States for $25 million. * January 22 – WWI: United States President Woodrow Wilson calls for "peace without victory" in Germany. * January 25 ** WWI: British armed merchantman is sunk by mines off Lough Swilly (Ireland), with the loss of 354 of the 475 aboard. ** An anti- prostitution drive in San Francisco occurs, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
