Valenzuela distinctus
(Mockford, 1966)
Valenzuela distinctus is a of in the Caeciliusidae, first described by Mockford in 1966. It belongs to the , a group of small, often overlooked commonly found in association with vegetation, bark, and leaf litter. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range including Mexico, the Caribbean, Trinidad, and the Galapagos Islands. As with many , detailed ecological and behavioral studies are limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Valenzuela distinctus: //vælɛnˈzweɪlə dɪˈstɪŋktəs//
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Distribution
Mexico; Trinidad; Galapagos Islands; Caribbean region. Records indicate presence in Middle America, North America, and South America.
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Taxonomic note
The Valenzuela was named in honor of David Salazar-Valenzuela, an Ecuadorian who contributed to studies of South . The epithet 'distinctus' refers to distinguishing characteristics noted in the original description.
Research gaps
Despite being described nearly 60 years ago, published ecological and behavioral data for this remain scarce. Most records derive from specimen collections rather than systematic field studies.