Occurrence of the Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis, in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains

Name: Occurrence of the Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis, in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains
Author: Henry S. Fitch

By Henry S. Fitch

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The authors review geographic distribution, taxonomy, and diagnostic characters of the common garter snake across the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains, concentrating on the western limits and relationships between the red-marked parietalis and the western fitchi subspecies. They trace nomenclatural history, evaluate museum records and field specimens, identify cases of misidentification and range discontinuities, and compare scalation, color pattern, and preserved material to refine subspecies boundaries. The paper presents revised range maps, discusses sources of error in earlier accounts, and offers criteria for distinguishing intergrading populations.

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Henry S. Fitch

Henry S. Fitch was an American biologist and herpetologist known for his extensive research on the ecology and behavior of reptiles and amphibians. His notable works include "A Field Study of the Kansas Ant-Eating Frog, Gastrophryne olivacea" and "Ecology of the Opossum on a Natural Area in Northeastern Kansas," which reflect his commitment to understanding the natural history of species in their habitats. Fitch's contributions to the field of ecology have provided valuable insights into the life histories and environmental interactions of various species, particularly in the Great Plains and surrounding regions.