What is Eryx

[W.Wuster]

On Mon, 12 Oct 1998, ricardo wrote:

> Eryx was used by Stephens 1832 for Alleculidae and later 1835 was
> changed by Solier to Prionychus.  I would like to know if there is any
> another Eryx....=20

Eryx Daudin 1803 is a genus of Boid snakes (sand boas in popular
parlance).

Hope this helps.

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Wolfgang W=FCster
School of Biological Sciences, University of Wales, Bangor, UK
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