Rodrigues, Mónica, Arthur R. Bos, Richard Hoath, Patrick J. Schembri, Petros Lymberakis, et al.
Publication Date (Listed/Actual):
2016-03-09 / 2016-03-09
Article/Chapter Title:
Taxonomic status and origin of the Egyptian weasel (Mustela subpalmata) inferred from mitochondrial DNA
Journal/Book Name, Vol. No.:
Genetica, vol. 144
Page(s):
191-202
Publisher:
Publication Place:
ISBN/ISSN:
/1573-6857
Notes:
doi: 10.1007/s10709-016-9889-y
Reference for:
Mustela nivalis subpalmata
Mustela nivalis subpalmata: Geographic Information
Geographic Division:
Africa
Jurisdiction/Origin:
Mustela nivalis subpalmata: Comments
Comment:
'Our data suggests that subpalmata and nivalis are conspecific, but we do not have reasons (and further research would be needed for that) to consider subpalmata as synonymous to any of the nivalis subspecies [...] Given its distinctiveness in terms of morphology, ecology and behavior, the best treatment is probably to consider it a subspecies on its own (this is, Mustela nivalis subpalmata)' (Mónica Rodrigues, pers. comm. 31/01/2018)