Uetz, P., Freed, P. & Hosek, J. (eds.) (2020) The Reptile Database, http://www.reptile-database.org
Reference for:
Celestus hewardi
Publication(s):
Celestus hewardi: Geographic Information
Geographic Division:
Caribbean
Jurisdiction/Origin:
Celestus hewardi: Comments
Comment:
Originally spelled -ii, it is not clear if -i spelling used by The Reptile Database and some publications originated as an intentional but unjustified 'emendation' (per ICZN Art. 33.2), or as an 'incorrect subsequent spelling (Art. 33.3), OR whether it is now in 'prevailing usage' and attributed to the original publication(in which case it is deemed to be a 'justified emendation' per Art. 33.2.3.1, or to be the 'correct original spelling' per Art. 33.3.1)Originally spelled -ii, it is not clear if -i spelling used by The Reptile Database and some publications originated as an intentional but unjustified 'emendation' (per ICZN Art. 33.2), or as an 'incorrect subsequent spelling (Art. 33.3), OR whether it is now in 'prevailing usage' and attributed to the original publication(in which case it is deemed to be a 'justified emendation' per Art. 33.2.3.1, or to be the 'correct original spelling' per Art. 33.3.1)