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/* ? / f\ v> « STRAITS BRANCH ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY [ No. 35 ] JOURNAL January 1901 Agents of the Society: London and America ... ... ... Trdbner & Co. Paris Ernest Leroux & Co. Germany Otto Harrassowitz, Leipzig. PRINTED AT THE AMERICAN MISSION PRESS, SINGAPORE. (07 [No. 35] JOURNAL of the Straits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society JANUARY 1901 Agencies of the Society London and America ... ... ... Trubxer & Co. Paris Ernest Leroux & Co. Germany Otto Harrassowitz, Leipzig. SINGAPORE : Printed at the American Mission Press i 901 Table of Contents, Council for 1901... v List of Members for 1001 ... vi Proceedings of Annual General Meeting' x Annual Report of the Council xii Treasurer's Cash Account for 1000 ... xiii The Flora of Mount Ophir. by H. X. Ridley ... 1 Butterflies of Mount Penrissen, by R. Shelford 20 A List of the Reptiles of Borneo, by R. Shelford 43 Notes from the Sarawak Museum, by R. Shelford 60 Garu and Chandan, by //. N. Ridley ... 73 Calogramma Festiva Walk., by H. X. Ridley ... 82 Supplementary Notes on the Flora of Singapore, by H. X. Ridley 84 The Sakai Dialect of the Ou Kampar. Perak. by H. L. E. Luering 01 Short Notes 105 THE STRAITS BRANCH OF THE ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY. COUNCIL FOR 1901. The Right Rev. Bishop (x. F. HOSE, President Mr. A. KNIGHT, Vice-President for Singapore. The Hon'ble 0. W. Kynnersley, Vice-President for Penanrj. Mr. P. J. BURGESS, Honorary Secretary. Dk. Hanitsch, Honorary Treasurer. H. NANSON, Esq., A. AY. S. O'SULLIVAN, Esq., E. ROSTADOS, Esq., } Councillors. W. G. St. Claie, Esq., The Rev. W. G. Shellabeak, List of Members for 1901. Anthonitz, J. 0. 53 Grange Road, Singapore. Bampfylde, Hon'ble C. A. Kuching, Sarawak. * Banks, J. E. Anglo-Chinese School, S'pore. Baekee, Dr. A. J. Gi Sarawak. Baenaed, B. H. F. Forest Department, Selangor. Baenes, W. D. Kuala Lipis, Pahang. Belfield, F. i Taipeng, Perak. BlCKNELL, W. A. Audit Department, Penang. Bidwell, R. A. J. Swan & Maclaren, S'pore. BiNTAEA LUAE, Hon. Dato, S.P.M, Y., Batu Pahat. BlECH, Hon. J. K. England. Bishop, J. E. Federated Malay Service, * Pekan Pahan^' Blagden, C. 0., M. A. England. ' Bland, R. N. Singapore.. Beaddon, Dr. W. L. J Seremban, Negri Sembilan. Beandt, D. von Stanmore, Singapore. Beockman, E. L. Singapore. BEOWN, Hon. Dr. W. C. Penang. Beyant, A. T. Penang. Beydges, E. E. H., m. a. 11 Stone Buildings. Lincoln's a . Inn, London. Buckley, C. B. Singapore. BUEGESS, P. J., M. A. Government Analyst, S'pore. BUTLEE, A. L. Kartoum. Camus, M. de Battery Road, Singapore. Ceeeuti, Giooanni Battista Tapah, Perak. Cliffoed, H. C. J England. Collyee, Hon. W. R. Singapore. CONLAY, W. Kuantan, Pahang. Cook, Rev. J. A. B. Singapore. MEMBERS FOR 1901. Dane, Dr. R. Province Wellesley. Dent, Sir Alfred, k. o. m. g. 1 1 Old Broad St., London, E. C. Dew, A. T. Parit Buntar, Krian, Perak. Dickson, E. A. Serendah, Selangor. Driver, James Kuala Lumpor, Selangor. Dunkerley, Rev. W. H., M. A. Singapore. Dunlop, C. I Singapore. Edgar, Dr. P. Galstann Ipoh, Perak. Edmonds, R, 0. Jugra, Selangor. Egerton, Hon. Walter Singapore. Eschke, H. H. Singapore. Everett, H. H. Sarawak. Fleming, T. C. Pekan, Pahang. * Flower, S. S. Cairo. Fort, Hugh Singapore. Freer, Dr. G. D. Penang. * Gerini, Major G. S. Siam. Graham, James Glasgow, Scotland. * Groom, S. R. Kuala Lumpor. Haffenden, John Singapore. Haines, Rev. P. W. Malacca. Hale, A. Kuala Lumpor. Hanitsch, Dr. R. Singapore. Hare, G. T. J Kuala Lumpor. Haviland, Dr. G. D. + England. Hellier, M. Singapore. Hervey, D. F, A. c. m. g. f Aldeburgh. Hill, Hon. E. C. Singapore. Hose, Rt. Rev. Bishop G.F., m.a. D. D. f Singapore. Hose, Dr. Charles Baram, Sarawak. Hose, E. S. Perak. HULLETT, R. W., M. A., F. L. S. Singapore. JOAQUIM, J. P., F. E. G. S. Singapore. Johnstone, L. A. M. Singapore. Kehding, Dr. Germany ; c/o Menke <fe Co. Ker, J. Campbell Johore Bahru. Vlll MEMBERS FOR 1901. Kloss, C. Boden Singapore. Knight, Arthur Singapore. Kynneesley, Hon. C. W. S. Singapore. Lawes, Rev. W. G. f Port Moresby, New Guinea. Lease, Dr. J. T. Singapore. Lemon, A. H. Penang. Lewis, J. E. M., b. a. Sarawak, Govt. Printing Office. Lim Boon Keng, Hon. Dr. Singapore. Lueeing, Rev. Dr. H. L. E. Ipoh, Perak. Machado, A. D. Batu Pahat. Maclaeen, J. W. B. Singapore. Mason, J. S. Raub, Ulu Pahang. McCausland, C. F. Kuala Kubu, Selangor. Meldeum, Dato James Johore. Meeewethee, Hon. E. M. Malacoa. MlCHELL, W. C, B. A. J Singapore. NANSON, W., B. A., F. S. G. Singapore. NAPIEE, Hon. W. J., M.A., B.G.L. Paterson Road, Singapore. NOEMAN, HENEY Kuala Lipis, Pahang. O'SULLIVAN, A. W. S., B. A. Singapore. Owen, J. F. J Port Dickson. Paee, C. W. C. J Negri Sembilan. Peaes, Feancis Muar. Peeae, Govt. Museum, Taiping, Perak. Peeham, The Yen. Archdeacon f Singapore. Pustatj, R. Von Austrian Consulate, Singapore. Ranein, H. F. Amoy. Ridley, H. N. Botanic Gardens, Singapore. ROBEETS, B. G. North Raub, Pahang. ROD GEE, J. P., 0. M. G. Kwala Lumpor, Selangor. ROSTADOS, E. Kota Tinggi, Johore. Rowland, W. R. Negri Sembilan. Saeawae, H.H. The R.C.S. of, J Sarawak. Saeawae, H. H. The Rajah of, G. O.M.G. | Kuching, Sarawak. Satow, Sir, E. M., E. c. M. G. f Pekin. Saunders, C. J. Singapore. MEMBERS FOR 1901. ix SEAH LlAXG Seah Chop - Chin Hin," Singapore. Seah Song Seah Chop " Chin Hin," Singapore. SHELFc ED, R. Sarawak. ShelfoED. W. H. Singapore. Shellabeae, Rev. W. G. Singapore. Skeat, W. W. Cambridge. SKINNER, A. M.. C. m. g. J Canterbury, England. Smith, Sie Cecil C, g.c.m.g. f England. Sohst, T. Singapore. ST. Clair, W. G. Singapore. Stringer, Hon. CHARLES England. Sugars, J. C. Telok Anson, Perak. SWETTENHAM, His Hon. SlR, J. A., K.C.M.G. Singapore. Thomas, 0. V. J Penang. Tollemache, R. C. J Sungei Rambei Estate, Kuala Selangor. Van Benningen yon Helsdingen, Dr. R. Tandjong Pandan, Bllhton - Vermont, Hon. J. M. Province Wellesley. Walker, Lt.-Col. R. S. F., O.M.G. Kuala Lumpor, Selangor. AValter, W. G. C. Klang. WATKINS, A. J. W. Selangor Govt. Railway. Kuala Lumpor. VTellford. Dr. P. J Riverside Estate, Kuala Se-langor, Selangor. West, Rev. B. Franklin 149 Anson R.:ad, Penang. Wickett, Frederick, M. J., c.e., Surukai Mine, Lahat, Perak. WISE, D. H. Pekan Pahang. WOOD, C. G. Batu Gajah, Perak. AVoud, J. B. + Wray, L., Jr. J Taipeng. Perak Members are requested to inform the Secretary of any change of address or decease of members, in order that the list may be as complete as possible. All communications concerning the publications of the Society should be addressed to the Secretary : all subscriptions to the Treasurer. Members may have, on application, forms authorising their Bankers or Agents to pay their subscriptions to the Society regularly each year. : PROCEEDINGS of the Annual General fleeting The Straits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society met at the Raffles Museum, Singapore, on 1 8th January, 1901. Present —Right Reverend Bishop Hose, Messrs. R, W. Hullett, W. G. St. Clair, E. Rostados, Hon'ble W. R. Coll- yee, W. Nanson, Hon'ble W. J. Napier, A. Knight, Hon'ble W. Egeeton, Rev. W. G. Shellabeae, Dr. Hanitsch, H. N. Ridley. The Minutes of the last Animal General Meeting were read and confirmed. The Members elected by the Council during the year were confirmed in their election. The Council's report was read and adopted on the motion of Hon'ble W. J. Napier, seconded by W. G. St. Clair. The accounts presented by the Treasurer were adopted subject to audit proposed by Mr. Egerton seconded by Mr. Napier, Mr. A. Knight was asked to audit the accounts. The Council and Officers were then elected, viz.: President: Right Reverend Bishop HOSE proposed ; by Hon. W. R. Collyer, seconded by Hon. W. Egerton. Vice President Singapore : Mr. A. KNIGFHT proposed for ; by Mr. Collyer, seconded by Mr. Napier. ; Proceedings. xi Vice President for Penang : Hon. C. W. KYNNERSLEY proposed by Mr. Egerton, seconded by Mr. Knight. Hon. Secretary : Mr. P. J. BURGESS : proposed by Mr. Ridley? seconded by Mr. Napier. Hon. Treasurer: Dr. Haxitsl'H; proposed by Mr. Nanson, seconded by Mr. Collyer. Councillors elected by ballot were:—Rev. W. Gf. Shellabear, W. Gr. St. Clair, A. W. S. O'Sullivan, W. Nanson, and E. Rostados. A vote of thanks to the Chairman was proposed by Honor- able W. R. Collver and carried bv acclamation. — Annual Report of the Council for 1900, The Council are pleased to be able to state that the Finances of the Society are in a very satisfactory condition and that there has been a larger number of members added to the society than on the previous year. The members added were : Me. C. Boden Kloss. Mr. J. Campbell-Ker. Mr. B. II. F. Barnard. Mr. H. F. Rankin. Mr. H. Norman. Mr. P. J. Burglss. Mr. G. B. Cerruti. Mr. W. G. C. Walter. Dr. B. F. West. Hon. Datoh Bintara Luar. Mr, R, von Pustau Mb, J. E. Bishop. The Council regret to have to record the death of a Mem- ber, Mr. H. S. Haynes, and feel that they could not pass over in silence the death of Dr. N. B. Dennys, who was one of the original members of the Society when it was founded in 1878. He was a councillor of the Society for many years, and also secretary, contributing many articles to its journal. He resign- ed his membership on going to Borneo. Two Journals No. 33 and 34 were published during the year, and another is now being printed off and would have been in the hands of the members, but for the difficulty of procuring sufficient material, the number of contributors to the Journal being very small in proportion to the size of the Society.
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    SALAMANDRA 56(4): 411–415 SALAMANDRA 30 October 2020 ISSN 0036–3375 Correspondence German Journal of Herpetology Correspondence Possible spatial separation at macro-habitat scales between two congeneric Psammodynastes species, including observations of fishing behaviour in Psammodynastes pictus Sami Asad1, Andreas Wilting2, Joseph Siku3 & Mark-Oliver Rödel1,4 ¹) Museum für Naturkunde Berlin – Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science, Invalidenstr. 43, 10115, Berlin, Germany ²) Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, Alfred-Kowalke-Str. 17, 10315, Berlin, Germany ³) Forest Research Centre, Sabah Forestry Department, 90009, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia 4) Berlin-Brandenburg Institute of Advanced Biodiversity Research (BBIB), Berlin, Germany Corresponding author: Sami Asad, e-mail: [email protected] Manuscript received: 16 April 2020 Accepted: 25 July 2020 by Arne Schulze The mock vipers Psammodynastes pictus Günther, 1858 Fishing behaviour involving capturing prey from outside and Psammodynastes pulverulentus (Boie, 1827) are rela- the water body, is seldom observed (Cundall & Greene tively common colubrids found throughout South and 2000, Alfaro 2002). This is likely due to the difficulty in Southeast Asia (Das 2012). Whilst P. pulverulentus is wide- detecting prey beneath the water surface and accounting ly distributed from India, China to the Philippines and In- for refraction when striking. Some species counter this dif- donesia, P. pictus has a comparatively restricted distribu- ficulty via placing the head on or under the water’s sur- tion, confined to west Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and face, relying on fish touching the mouth to initiate a strike the states of Borneo (Charlton 2020). Scant natural his- (Alfaro 2002, Mario-da-Rosa et al. 2020).
  • Australasian Journal of Herpetology

    Australasian Journal of Herpetology

    Australasian Journal of Herpetology 1 ISSN 1836-5698 (Print) ISSUE 17, PUBLISHED 29 APRIL 2013 ISSN 1836-5779 (Online) AustralasianAustralasian JournalJournal ofof HerpetologyHerpetology Hoser 2013 - Australasian Journal of Herpetology 18:2-79. Available online at www.herp.net CoverCover image:image: CharlespiersonserpensCharlespiersonserpensCopyright- Kotabi Publishing punctulatuspunctulatus - All rightsfromfrom Brisbane,Brisbane, reserved Qld,Qld, Australia.Australia. Contents on page two. 2 Australasian Journal of Herpetology Published 29 April 2013. ISSN 1836-5698 (Print) ISSN 1836-5779 (Online) Australasian Journal of Herpetology Issue 17, 29 April 2013 Contents Stopping the shuffle between families: Six new Colubroid snake families named. ... Raymond T. Hoser, pp. 3-21. A reassessment of the Tropidophiidae, including the creation of two new tribes and the division of Tropidophis Bibron, 1840 into six genera, and a revisiting of the Ungaliophiinae to create two subspecies within Ungaliophis panamensis Schmidt, 1933. ... Raymond T. Hoser, pp. 22-34. In praise of subgenera, with ethics and within the rules of Zoology: taxonomic status of the snake genera Calliophis Gray, 1835, Liophidium Boulenger, 1896 and Liopholidophis Mocquard, 1904 (Serpentes). ... Raymond T. Hoser, pp. 35-50. An overdue new taxonomy for the Rhinophiidae (Uropeltidae). ... Raymond T. Hoser, pp. 51-57. New tribes and sub-tribes of Vipers and elapid snakes and two new species of snake (Squamata:Serpentes). ... Raymond T. Hoser, pp. 58-63. Australasian Journal of Herpetology Publishes original research in printed form in relation to reptiles, other fauna and related matters in a peer reviewed journal for permenant public scientific record, and has a global audience. Full details at: http://www.herp.net Online journals (this issue) appear a month after hard copy publication.

  • The Evolution of Coral Snake Mimicry

    University of Mississippi eGrove Electronic Theses and Dissertations Graduate School 1-1-2019 The Evolution Of Coral Snake Mimicry Renan Janke Bosque Follow this and additional works at: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd Part of the Biology Commons Recommended Citation Janke Bosque, Renan, "The Evolution Of Coral Snake Mimicry" (2019). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1927. https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1927 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate School at eGrove. It has been accepted for inclusion in Electronic Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of eGrove. For more information, please contact [email protected]. THE EVOLUTION OF CORAL SNAKE MIMICRY A dissertation Submitted to the graduate faculty in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Biology Department The University of Mississippi by Renan Janke Bosque, B.S; M.S. December 2019 Copyright © 2019 by Renan Janke Bosque All rights reserved. ABSTRACT Scientists have regarded mimicry as one of the most amazing examples of the power of natural selection. Early observations by naturalists of the mimetic association between venomous New World coral snakes of the genus Micrurus and harmless mimics has stimulated an intense debate about the causes and consequences of mimicry that persists today. Despite its medical, evolutionary and historical importance our understanding of evolution within the genus Micrurus is negligible. My dissertation explores the evolution of mimicry within South American coral snakes and their mimics using a multi-scale framework involving macroevolutionary (Chapter I), geographic/morphological concordance (Chapters II and III), behavioral (Chapter IV), and phylogeographic (Chapter V) approaches.