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Couper, M, 55527
No full textThis record was harvested from a previous catalogue system and will be withdrawn in 2025. Information in this record may be superseded or incomplete. Visit this record in UMA's new catalogue at: https://archives.library.unimelb.edu.au/nodes/view/379080Surname: COUPER
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Cystic fibrosis related diabetes - a new perspective on the optimal management of postprandial glycemia
No full textAbstract not availableS. Perano, C.K. Rayner, J. Couper, J. Martin, M. Horowit
FIGURE 6 in A new species of gecko from arid inland regions of eastern Australia (Diplodactylus; Diplodactylidae)
No full textFIGURE 6. (A) Diplodactylus ameyi sp. nov. in life (unvouchered). From Myendetta Station (26°35'13.96"S, 146°00'12.28"E) via Charleville, Queensland (image: Steve K. Wilson). (B) D. ameyi sp. nov. in life. From Lochern National Park. Queensland (24°14'13.92"S, 143°19'32.88"E) (image: Angus Emmott).Published as part of Couper, Patrick J. & Oliver, Paul M., 2016, A new species of gecko from arid inland regions of eastern Australia (Diplodactylus; Diplodactylidae), pp. 525-538 in Zootaxa 4093 (4) on page 533, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4093.4.4, http://zenodo.org/record/27097
Speculations on the mode and appearances of impregnation in the human female…
No full textThe title of this book and its contents are not make this book unique. Rather, this book is unusual in that it is partially bound in skin taken from the thigh of Mary Lynch, an Irish immigrant who died in the Almshouse at Philadelphia General Hospital in 1869. Her skin was removed after her death from tuberculosis and encysted trichinosis by John Stockton Hough, MD, the 23-year-old Resident Physician at the Almshouse.
The book itself is Speculations on the mode and appearances of impregnation in the human female, written by Robert Couper (1750-1818) in 1789. It is an excellent example of the theories surrounding conception in the late 18th century, in consideration of the time that is the “…busiest, and most important in female life; and on account of its intricate and mysterious phenomena, and of the utility which Medicine and Philosophy must derive from a rational and convincing explanation of all its circumstances…
South Australian experience with pediatric total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation for PRSS1-associated hereditary pancreatitis
No full textPerspectivesJessica Eldredge, Michael R Couper, David J Moore, Sanjeev Khurana, John WC Chen, Jennifer J Couper, Christopher J Drogemuller, Toni Radford, Thomas W Kay, Tom Loudovaris, Michael Wilks, Patrick T Coates, Richard TL Coupe
Pygopus robertsi Oliver, Couper & Amey, 2010, sp. nov.
No full textPygopus robertsi sp. nov. Figs. 1, 2 A,C,E, 4 A,B. Holotype. QM J 47145, male, Little Forks, Shipton's Flat, via Cooktown, 15 ° 47 ' S, 145 ° 15 ' E, collected by Lewis Roberts (registered 28 Aug. 1987) Paratypes. QM J 3899, sex not determined, Yungaburra, 17 ° 16 ' 0" S, 145 ° 35 ' 0" E; QM J 57778, female, Heathlands area, 11 ° 44 ' 0" S, 142 ° 32 ' 0" E; QM J 58986, male, 10.5km NE of Heathlands, 11 ° 41 ' 0" S, 142 ° 39 ' 0"E. Generic diagnosis. A species in the genus Pygopus as defined by the following combination of character states: dorsal surface of head covered with large and small scales, 3 to 5 postmental scales, 21 or more midbody scale rows, dorsal body scales usually keeled and adults of both sexes with 9 or more precloacal pores (Kluge 1974). Specific diagnosis. Pygopus robertsi sp. nov. is a large, robust pygopodid (maximum SVL ~ 224 mm) with a rounded snout, precloacal pores> 10, ventrals 176; HL = 7.4–9.5 (mean = 8.1); HW = 4.1 –6.0 (n = 3, mean = 5.2); S = 3.1–4.2 (mean = 3.4); EE = 3.4 –4.0 (mean = 3.6); hindlimb = 3.4–5.3 (mean = 4.7). Head. Bullet-shaped with a rounded snout; rostral barely projecting between rostral supranasals; rostral supranasals in narrow to point contact with the first supralabial, anterior to the nostril; caudal supranasals present, in narrow contact with dorsal edge of nostril; frontonasal divided; rostral frontal and caudal frontal in broad contact; parietals in broad contact behind caudal frontal and bordered posteriorly by a small, centrally placed occipital scale (in three specimens – not present in holotype); a single postnasal in broad contact with first supralabial; loreals, left side 10–12 (mean = 11.25, mode = 12), right side 8–12 (mean = 10.5, mode = 11), heterogenous; preoculars, left side 8–13 (mean = 11.25, mode = 12), right side 9–14 (mean = 11, mode = 9); suboculars 3; supraoculars 2, first longest; supraciliaries in a single row (Fig 2 C, thus only 5 interorbital scales present), left side 3–4 (mean = 3.75, mode = 4), right side 4, usually 2 in contact with first supraocular; supralabials, left side 7, right side 7 or 8 (mean = 7.25, mode = 7), fourth below centre of eye; infralabials 6 or 7 (mean = 6.75, mode = 7), first infralabials well separated by a single scale; second infralabials separated by 3–4 scale rows (mean = 3.25, mode = 3); third infralabials separated by 5–8 scales rows (mean = 6.75, mode = 7); pretemporal single; upper temporals, left side 1 or 2 (mean = 1.75, mode = 2), right side 2; nuchal scales 16–20 (mean = 17.5, mode 16); gular scales 16–18 (mean = 17.3, mode = 18). Body. Weak to very weak unicarinate keeling (Fig. 2 A) extending over 9 dorsal scale rows, weakest on the outermost row; midbody scale rows 21; ventral scales 93–96 (mean = 93.8, mode = 93); ventral body scales paired, transversely enlarged (BBS 71-76, mean = 73.25); precloacal pores 14; precloacal scales 3. Hindlimb. 5–6 scales present on ventral margin of hindlimb (mean = 5.8, mode = 6). Colouration in preservative. The dorsal surface of the body and tail is light to mid-grey and unmarked. The lower flanks are heavily patterned with dark stippling and larger white spots. The ventral scales are white to cream with a faint grey edging; this increases in intensity, becoming dark grey to black on the posterior third to half of the body. Some specimens have a series of faint grey chin straps and there is a dark, inconspicuous to prominent bar running vertically below the orbit, through the fourth supralabial, and extending to the infralabials or 1 to 2 scale rows beneath the infralabials. Photographs of P. robertsi sp. nov. in life (Fig. 4) show a pinkish to rufous tinge to the dorsum and scattered pink scales on the lower flanks and ventral surface. Summary data for holotype. (QM J 47145): SVL = 186 mm; Tail = 327 mm, with regrown tip (36 mm); HL = 14.7 mm; HW = 9.64 mm; S = 6.22 mm; EE = 6.27 mm; hindlimb = 9.84 mm. Loreals 11; preoculars 8 (L) or 9 (R); suboculars 3; supraciliaries 3 (L) or 4 (R); supraoculars 2; supralabials 7, fourth below eye; infralabials 7 (L) or 6 (R); single scale row between first infralabials; 4 scale rows between second infralabials; 7 scale rows between third infralabials; pretemporal single; temporals 1 (L) or 2 (R); nuchals 20; gulars 18; midbody scale rows 21; ventrals 93; BBS 72; precloacals 3; very weak keels present on 9 dorsal scale rows; precloacal pores 14; 6 scales along ventral margin of hindlimb. Distribution. Pygopus robertsi sp. nov. is only known from a few scattered localities in two apparently disjunct areas of north-eastern Queensland (Fig. 5). The northernmost records are of two specimens from the Heathlands area (11 ° 41 ' S, 142 ° 39 ' E). The remaining specimens range from the Shipton's Flat area near Cooktown (15 ° 47 ' S, 145 ° 15 ' E), south to the Atherton Tableland (Yungaburra, 17 ° 16 ' S, 145 ° 35 ' E). An additional Pygopus specimen (QM J 4635) from Irvinebank, Mt Misery (17 ° 28 ’ S, 145 ° 14 ’ E) was present in the Queensland Museum but was destroyed in 1964. If this specimen was also assignable to P. ro b e r t s i sp. nov. it extends the distribution of this species a little to the SW of the Yungaburra record. A local naturalist has also seen another Pygopus specimen (Fig. 4 B) on the lower slopes of Mt Sampson (15 ° 48 ’ S, 145 ° 11 ’ E) (L. Roberts, pers. comm.). Natural history and conservation status. All records of the southern population of Pygopus robertsi sp. nov. for which habitat data are available are from relatively dry woodland along the western edge of the main Wet Tropics rainforest block. The holotype (QM J 47145) was collected at Little Forks on a ridge adjacent to the Annan River at around 300 m elevation in open bloodwood forest (Corymbia nesophila), with a sparse understorey of Xanthorrhoea and Casuarina above a grassy ground cover (Fig. 6), and the specimen observed at Mt Sampson came from similar habitat. The single specimen of the northern population for which habitat data is available (paratype QM J 57778) was collected near the road approaching the Heathlands ranger station in low (approx 2 m) regenerating heath (Barry Lyon, pers. comm.). Despite its large size and moderately wide distribution, spanning a well-surveyed region, Pygopus robertsi sp. nov. remains poorly known and rare in museum collections. Whilst this may reflect true rarity it could also result from cryptic behaviour. Apparently suitable habitat (open woodland and heath) is moderately widespread, but has not received the same survey attention as nearby patches of rainforest. On this basis we suggest that P. robertsi sp. nov. be classified as data deficient, pending further studies. Etymology. Named for Charles George Roberts who, with his brother Lewis, has assisted zoologists, botanists and ecologists with their field studies in north-east Queensland for over four decades. The Roberts brothers are recognised experts on the flora and fauna of the Cooktown area and Honorary Consultants to the Queensland Museum.Published as part of Oliver, Paul M., Couper, Patrick & Amey, Andrew, 2010, A new species of Pygopus (Pygopodidae; Gekkota; Squamata) from north-eastern Queensland, pp. 47-61 in Zootaxa 2578 on pages 51-57, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19754
Glaphyromorphus nyanchupinta Hoskin & Couper 2014, sp. nov.
No full textGlaphyromorphus nyanchupinta sp. nov. McIlwraith Bar-lipped Skink (Figs 3B, 4B, 5B, 8, 9) Material examined. Holotype: QMJ 85244, mature male with turgid opaque testes, Peach Creek (13°44'12" S, 143°19'47" E, elevation 530 m a.s.l.), McIlwraith Range, north-east Queensland, collected 20 July 2007 by S. Williams & C. Moritz. Paratypes: QMJ 38195, adult female with developing follicles, 17 km ENE of Mt Croll (13º46' S, 143º19' E), McIlwraith Range, collected 2 June 1979, J. W. Winter & R. G. Atherton; QMJ66642, adult female with developing follicles, Peach Creek headwaters (13º44'15", S 143º20'20" E, 530 m a.s.l.), McIlwraith Range, collected 25 August 1998 by K. McDonald & J. Covacevich; QMJ 70609, gravid adult female, McIlwraith Range (13º44'01" S, 143º20'09" E, 530 m a.s.l.), collected 16 August 1999, K. McDonald, A. Freeman & H. Hines. Diagnosis. Glaphyromorphus nyanchupinta sp. nov. is diagnosed from all congeners in having: narrowly separated adpressed limbs (not separated by more than the length of the forelimb); more than 24 midbody scale rows; the prefontal separated from the preocular; small body size (max SVL ~ 54 mm); seven supralabials (with 5 th below centre of eye); fewer than 21 lamellae beneath 4 th toe; a strong barred body pattern extending to hindlimbs; dark supralabial scales with a central white dot; dark streaks typically present on throat. Etymology. Nyanchupinta translates as: ‘nyanchu’ for ‘dead leaves or mulch’ and ‘pinta’ for ‘covered’, referring to the lizard being hidden in the leaf-litter. The species was named by Elders of the Kaantju clan, traditional owners of the McIlwraith Range where the species lives. Measurements and scale counts of holotype QMJ85244 (Figs 3B, 4B, 8, 9). Mature male with turgid, opaque testes. SVL = 53.0 mm, AG = 26.4 mm, TL not measured due to partial tail loss, L1 = 10.5 mm, L2 = 17.0 mm, HL = 10.2 mm, HW = 7.4 mm, NL = 7.9 mm, midbody scale rows = 27, paravertebrals = 60, lamellae 4 th toe = 17, lamellae 4 th finger = 11, supralabials = 7 with 5 th below centre of eye, infralabials = 6, supraciliaries = 6 left/7 right. Description of type series. Data presented as range followed by mean in brackets (n = 4, unless stated otherwise). Adult measurements (mm): SVL = 49.2–53.6 (51.8), AG = 25.4–29.5 (27.3), TL = 51.8 (n = 1), L1 = 10.1–11.3 (10.7), L2 = 14.3–17.0 (15.5), HL = 9.2–10.2 (9.5), HW = 6.6–7.4 (6.9), NL = 7.8–9.8 (8.5) (Table 1). Adult proportions (as % SVL): AG = 50–55 (53), TL = 100 (n = 1), L1 = 20–21 (21), L2 = 28–32 (30), HL = 18–19 (18), HW = 13–14 (13), NL = 15–18 (16) (Table 1). Body: elongate, tubiform. Neck broad and not well differentiated from back of head. Snout rounded in profile. Limbs short, pentadactyl, and separated by the about the length of the forelimb when adpressed. Scalation: Scales smooth with rounded posterior margins; 25–27 (mean = 26.5) rows at midbody; paravertebrals not transversely enlarged (except enlarged nuchals) and numbering 56–60 (mean = 58.5) in a line between the parietals and the posterior margin of the hindlimb. Nasals moderate, wellspaced, with a relatively large external naris; rostral and frontonasal in moderate contact; prefrontals large, moderately to very narrowly separated, and not contacting 1 st preocular; frontal contacting frontonasal, prefrontals, first two supraoculars, frontoparietals and usually in point contact with 1 st supraciliary; supraoculars 4, second the largest; supraciliaries 6–7 (mean = 6.5), first the largest; frontoparietals paired and distinct from interparietal; parietals in contact behind interparietal; 6–7 (mean = 6.3) nuchal scales; primary temporals 1; secondary temporals 2, upper largest and overlapping lower; loreals 2; preoculars 2; presuboculars 2; an enlarged subocular scale penetrating the suture between the 4 th and 5 th supralabials; supralabials 7, 5 th below centre of eye; infralabials 6; postmental contacting two infralabials on each side; lower eyelid scaly; ear opening round or vertically oval, without lobules and with tympanum moderately recessed; lamellae under 4 th finger 10–11 (mean = 10.8); lamellae under 4 th toe 17–20 (mean = 17.8); medial pair of preanal scales greatly enlarged. Colour pattern in preservative (Fig. 3B, 4B, 9): Dorsal ground colour mid brown with narrow, dark brown or dark grey wavy bars extending from vertebral zone to lower flanks. Pattern extends to hindlimbs but generally more prominent on anterior half of dorsum. Laterally the pattern breaks up, becoming increasingly mottled on the posterior third of the body and sides of tail. The temporal region and sides of neck marked with dark reticulations, where dark bars merge together, and the upper labials are predominantly dark, each bearing a pale central dot. Venter immaculate cream except at edge of jawline and chin, where there are dark markings around the scale edges. These are least prominent in QMJ66642 but extend to the throat in the rest of the type series. Limbs pale brown with a dark reticulated pattern. Colour pattern in life (Figs 5B, 8). As for spirit specimens but colours richer, particularly on body bars and face, and appearance generally more glossy. Comparison with similar species. Glaphyromorphus nyanchupinta sp. nov. can only be confused with G. othelarrni sp. nov., G. fuscicaudis and G. nigricaudis. It is readily distinguished from all three species by its small body size (max SVL = ~ 54 mm vs > 85 mm), less robust form (WT/SVL 0.04–0.06 vs > 0.09); number of subdigital lamellae beneath the 4 th toe (17–20 vs generally 20 or more) (Table 1); labial pattern (supralabials predominantly dark, enclosing a central white dot vs supralabials pale with dark barring along sutures) (Fig. 4B), lateral head and neck pattern (dark reticulations vs dark bars or spots) (Figs 3B, 5B); the extent of the body pattern (dark dorsal and lateral bars extend posteriorly to hindlimb vs pattern generally strongest on anterior half of body and breaking up or absent beyond midbody) (Figs 3B, 5B); and dark streaks typically present on the throat (Fig. 9) vs throat typically unmarked. Glaphyromorphus nyanchupinta sp. nov. is further distinguished from G. othelarrni sp. nov. in having a proportionately shorter tail (TL/SVL 1.00 vs 1.47–1.86); shorter limbs (L1/SVL: 0.20–0.21 vs 0.22–0.26; L2/SVL: 0.28–0.32 vs 0.33–0.41); fewer midbody scale rows (25–27 vs 28–30); fewer subdigital lamellae beneath the 4 th finger (10–11 vs 14–15); and fewer supralabial scales (7 with 5 th below centre of eye vs typically 8 with 6 th below centre of eye) (Table 1). It is further distinguished from G. fuscicaudis in having a proportionately larger head (HW/SVL: 0.13–0.14 vs 0.12–0.13; HL/SVL: 0.18–0.19 vs 0.16–0.17); fewer midbody scale rows (25–27 vs 28–30); and generally fewer paravertebral scales (mean 59 vs 64) (Table 1). It also lacks the series of yellow dorsolateral blotches that are prominent in G. fuscicaudis (Figs 5B, 5C). It is further distinguished from G. nigricaudis in having fewer paravertebral scales (56–60 vs 51–56) (Table 1). Distribution. Known only from the uplands of McIlwraith Range, north-east Australia (Fig. 6). All individuals have been collected in the same area, at about 530 m elevation in the headwaters of Peach Ck. The McIlwraith Range is poorly explored and it is likely the species is more widespread in the uplands. Habitat and habits. Found in upland rainforest (Fig. 10). Individuals have been collected from under logs in rainforest. A gravid female (QMJ70609), with two fully-developed eggs, was collected in mid August.Published as part of Hoskin, Conrad J. & Couper, Patrick J., 2014, Two new skinks (Scincidae: Glaphyromorphus) from rainforest habitats in north-eastern Australia, pp. 1-16 in Zootaxa 3869 (1) on pages 10-11, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3869.1.1, http://zenodo.org/record/493077
Glaphyromorphus othelarrni Hoskin & Couper 2014, sp. nov.
No full textGlaphyromorphus othelarrni sp. nov. Cape Melville Bar-lipped Skink (Figs 1, 2, 3A, 4A, 5A) Material examined: Holotype: QMJ 93341, Melville Range (14°16'33" S, 144°29'32" E, elevation 460 m a.s.l.), Cape Melville, north-east Queensland, C. J. Hoskin & H. B. Hines, 13 December 2013. Paratypes: QMJ 93339, QMJ 93340, collection details as for holotype; QMJ 92570, QMJ 92571, Melville Range (14°16'33" S, 144°29'32" E, elevation 460 m a.s.l), C. J. Hoskin, 20 March 2013; QMJ 92553, QMJ 92554, Melville Range (14°18'55" S, 144°29'50" E, 110 m a.s.l.), C. J. Hoskin & K. Aland, 9 February 2013. Diagnosis. Glaphyromorphus othelarrni sp. nov. is diagnosed from all congeners in having: adpressed limbs in contact; more than 27 midbody scale rows; the prefontal separated from the preocular; large body size (max SVL ~ 93mm); usually eight supralabials (with 6 th below centre of eye); more than 13 subdigital lamellae beneath 4 th finger; more than 21 lamellae beneath 4 th toe. Etymology. Othelarrni means ‘He Listens’ and this was a name given to Bob Flinders, who was born in the Cape Melville area and who passed on much of the knowledge and responsibility for that country to the current generation of its Traditional Owners. The species was named by the bubu gudjin of Cape Melville, the Traditional Owners who have the responsibility to speak for the land where the species live. Measurements and scale counts of holotype QMJ93341 (Figs 1, 2, 3A, 4A). SVL = 75.4 mm, AG = 37.3 mm, TL = 140 mm, L1 = 19.9 mm, L2 = 29.6 mm, HL = 14.5 mm, HW = 11.4 mm, NL = 13.5 mm, midbody scale rows = 28, paravertebrals = 58, lamellae 4 th toe = 25, lamellae 4 th finger = 15, supralabials = 8, supralabial below centre of eye = 6 th infralabials = 7, supraciliaries = 7. Description of type series. Data presented as range followed by mean in brackets (n = 7, unless stated otherwise). Adult measurements (mm): SVL = 75.4–92.9 (85.3), AG = 37.3–49.6 (43.9), Tail = 140.0–144.0 (142.0), L1 = 18.3–20.7 (19.7), L2 = 29.6–32.9 (30.8), HL = 14.5–17.0 (16.0), HW = 11.4–13.1 (12.1), NL = 12.5–15.5 (13.9) (Table 1). Adult proportions (as % SVL): AG = 49–53 (51), Tail = 147–186 (173), L1 = 22–26 (24), L2 = 33–41 (38), HL = 18–20 (19), HW = 13–15 (14), NL = 14–18 (16) (Table 1). Body: elongate. Neck broad and not well differentiated from back of head. Snout rounded in profile. Limbs moderate, pentadactyl, and overlapping when adpressed. Scalation: Scales smooth, with rounded posterior margins; 28–30 (mean = 28.3) rows at midbody; paravertebral scales only slightly enlarged (except enlarged nuchals) and numbering 55–61(mean = 58.9) in a line between the parietals and the posterior margin of the hindlimb. Nasals moderate, well-spaced with a relatively large external naris; rostral and frontonasal in moderate contact; prefrontals large, moderately to narrowly separated and not contacting 1 st preocular; frontal contacting frontonasal, prefrontals, first two supraoculars, frontoparietals and narrowly separated or in point contact with 1 st supraciliary; supraoculars 4, second the largest; supraciliaries 7–8 (mean = 7.3), first the largest; frontoparietals paired and distinct from interparietal; parietals in contact behind interparietal; 7–9 (mean = 7.9) nuchal scales; primary temporals 1; secondary temporals 2, upper largest and overlapping lower; loreals 2; preoculars 2; presuboculars 2; an enlarged subocular scale penetrating the suture between the 5 th and 6 th supralabials; supralabials 8, 6 th below centre of eye (except QMJ93339, which has 9 on the left side, with 7 th below centre of eye); infralabials 6–7 (mean = 6.7); postmental contacting 2 infralabials on each side; lower eyelid scaly; ear opening round or vertically oval, without lobules and with tympanum moderately recessed; lamellae under 4 th finger 14–15 (mean = 14.3); lamellae under 4 th toe 22–25 (mean = 23.3). Colour pattern in preservative (Figs 3A, 4A): Dorsal ground colour light to dark brown, immaculate (QMJ92570) or with black spots (QMJ93339) or transverse bars anteriorly (QMJ93341). Lateral surfaces with longitudinally aligned flecks or vertical wavy bars, which are most prominent on the neck but extend to forebody before breaking up into a series of black flecks that extend to the groin and base of tail. The upper labials are predominantly light with dark vertical bars along sutures. Venter immaculate cream except for a grey tinge on the belly and chest of some individuals. Dark grey flecking present along edge of jaw and lower neck. Colour pattern in life (Figs 1, 2, 5A). As for preserved specimens but colours richer and appearance generally more glossy. The dorsum is distinctly copper-coloured on lighter individuals. Comparison with similar species. Glaphyromorphus othelarrni sp. nov. can only be confused with G. fuscicaudis, G. nigricaudis and G. nyanchupinta sp. nov. It is readily distinguished from all three species by its supralabial count (typically 8 with 6 th below centre of eye vs typically 7 with 5 th below centre of eye) (Fig. 4A), the number of subdigital lamellae beneath the 4 th finger (14–15 vs <14) and 4 th toe (mean 23 vs means of 18–21), and its relatively longer limbs (L1/SVL: 0.22–0.26 vs ≤ 0.22; L2/SVL: 0.33–0.41 vs ≤ 0.34) (Table 1). It is further distinguished from G. fuscicaudis in having a proportionately larger head (HW/SVL: 0.13–0.15 vs 0.12–0.13; HL/ SVL: 0.18–20 vs 0.16–0.17); shorter interlimb length (AG/SVL 0.49–0.53 vs 0.52–0.58); and generally fewer paravertebral scales (mean 59 vs 64) (Table 1). It also lacks the series of yellow dorsolateral blotches that are prominent in G. fuscicaudis (Figs 5A, 5C). Glaphyromorphus othelarrni sp. nov. is further distinguished from G. nigricaudis in having a proportionately shorter interlimb length (AG/SVL 0.49–0.53 vs 0.52–0.60); a more robust form (WT/SVL 0.17–0.22 vs 0.09–0.17); more midbody scale rows (28–0.30 vs 24–28); and more paravertebral scales (55–61 vs 51–56) (Table 1). It is further distinguished from G. nyanchupinta sp. nov. in being larger in all measures (e.g., SVL 74.5–92.9 vs 49.2–53.6); in having a proportionately longer tail (TL/SVL 1.47–1.86 vs 1.00); a more robust form (WT/SVL 0.17–0.22 vs 0.04–0.06); more midbody scale rows (28–30 vs 25–27) (Table 1); and a less patterned dorsum (dorsal pattern breaks up beyond midbody vs pattern present to hindlimbs) (Figs 5A, 5B), and less patterned upper labials (upper labials predominantly pale with dark sutures vs upper labials predominantly dark with a central pale dot) (Fig. 4A, 4B). Distribution. Known only from the Melville Range, Cape Melville, north-eastern Australia (Fig. 6). Glaphyromorphus othelarrni sp. nov. has been recorded in three areas: in the vicinity of the type locality in the western uplands (14°16'33" S, 144°29'32" E, 450–520 m a.s.l.), around the highest peak in the Melville Ra.(14°16'59" S, 144°29'59" E, 600 m a.s.l.), and in the lowlands at the south of the range (14°18'55" S, 144°29'50" E, 110 m a.s.l.). Habitat and habits. Found in rocky areas in rainforest (Fig. 7). All individuals were found where thick leaflitter had accumulated at the base of boulders or amongst boulders (e.g., Fig. 7B). Skinks were observed active in the leaf-litter, on adjacent rock surfaces, and amongst crevices between the boulders. When pursued the skinks retreated deep into the leaf-litter or into rock crevices. Activity was greatest in the couple of hours before dusk, and during this period the skink was commonly encountered wherever there were boulders in the rainforest. Most individuals were missing at least one digit (e.g., the 5 th toe on the right hindfoot in Figure 2), and some individuals were missing all fingers or toes on a foot. The reason for this was not resolved. The other skinks found in sympatry at G. othelarrni sp. nov. sites were Eulamprus brachysoma (Lönnberg & Andersson, 1915), Bellatorias frerei (Günther, 1897), Saproscincus saltus Hoskin, 2013, an undescribed species of Carlia (Hoskin, in press), and a species of Lygisaurus (Hoskin & Hines, under investigation).Published as part of Hoskin, Conrad J. & Couper, Patrick J., 2014, Two new skinks (Scincidae: Glaphyromorphus) from rainforest habitats in north-eastern Australia, pp. 1-16 in Zootaxa 3869 (1) on pages 3-8, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3869.1.1, http://zenodo.org/record/493077
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