Author: Branch, William. R.
Title: Annals of the Cape Provincial Museums. Volume 18. Part 10. The Herpetofauna of the Offshore Islands of South Africa and Namibia.
Description: Cape Provincial Museum, Albany Museum, Grahamstown, Natural History. Volume 18. Part 10. 15th March 1991. Stapled wraps, p205-p225. illustrated, 184mm wide x 240mm high. New unread copy. The herpetofauna of the continental offshore islands of South Africa and Namibia is reviewed. Historical and recent records are discussed and the origin and affinities of tthe herpetofauna are considered. A total of 23 species has been recorded from 11 islands. The greatest diversity (16 species) occurs on the largest island, Robben Island in Table Bay. The commonest island species are Phyllodactylus porphyreus (7 islands) and Cordylus cordylus (4 islands). All of the islands have rocky coastlines and are unsuitable for nesting sea turtles.

Keywords: albany museum grahamstown eastern cape capr provincial museum herpetology south southern africa african herpetology st croix bird dyer robben dassen marcus jutten meeuw schaapen pomona possess island


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