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Broadley et al. 1976:446); “Cazombo” [-11.88333, 22.91667] (Laurent 1964a:87; Gans 1976:10; 
Broadley et al. 1976:446). Cuando Cubango: “Kakindo” [-15.45000, 17.05000] (Monard 
1937b:67; Loveridge 1941c:436; Broadley 1997a:34); “vient du Haut-Zambeze, c’est-a-dire d’une 
region geographique assez proche du Kubango” (Monard 1931:97). 
Taxonomic and distributional notes: According to Gans (2005) this species is known only 
from the type series, which is in conflict with Gans (1976) and Broadley et al. (1976), and is unsup¬ 
ported by any discussion or data. The interpretation of Gans (2005) would mean that this species 
is an Angolan endemic, however, in the absence of contradictory evidence we accept the earlier 
data (Gans 1976) that support at least one occurrence in adjacent northwestern Zambia. 
Dalophia ellenbergeri (Angel, 1920) Ellenberger’s Worm Lizard 
Monopeltis Ellenbergeri Angel 1920:615, figs. 1-2. Syntypes: MNHN 20.78-20.80 (collector M. Ellenberg- 
er). Type locality: “Lealui (Haut-Zambeze),” Zambia. 
Dalophia ellenbergeri-. Loveridge (1941c:433), Broadley (1997a:34), Gans (2005:30). 
Dalophiapistillum: Branch and McCartney (1992:2). 
Global conservation status (lUCN): Not 
Global distribution: The species is 
known from Zambia and Angola. 
Ocurrences in Angola (Map 156): A sin¬ 
gle published locality from southeastern Ango¬ 
la, near the Zambia border. Cuando Cubango: 
“approximately 50 km E of Cuito Cuanavale” 
[-15.23333,19.61667] (Branch and McCartney 
1992:2; Broadley 1997a:34). 
Taxonomic and distributional notes: 
Branch and McCartney (1992) collected one 
specimen near “Cuito Cuanavale” identified as 
Dalophia pistillum (Boettger, 1985) which, in 
accordance with Broadley (1997a) should rep¬ 
resent the first record of Dalophia ellenbergeri 
from Angola. Earlier Angolan records attrib¬ 
uted to this species (e.g., Monard 1931; 
Loveridge 1941c) are referable to Dalophia 
angolensis Gans, 1976. 
Evaluated. 
12“E I6'=E 2(PE 24“E 
Map 156. Distribution of Dalophia ellenbergeri in 
Angola. 
Dalophia pistillum (Boettger, 1895) Blunt-Tailed Worm Lizard 
Monopeltis pistillum Boettger 1895:62. Syntypes: SMF 11833 (3 speeimens), formerly 5455 2a (eolleetor not 
stated). Type loeality: “Sambesi, Ostaffiea” [= Zambezi], Zambia. 
Monopelis granti kuanyamarum Monard 1937b:67. Holotype: MHNC 91.0623 (eolleetor A. Monard). Type 
loeality: “Mupanda,” Cunene Provinee, Angola. 
Monopeltis granti transvaalensis'. Monard (1937b:67). 
Dalophia pistillum'. Loveridge (1941e:435); Broadley et al. (1976:467), Haaeke (1984:172), Gans (2005). 
Global conservation status (lUCN): Not Evaluated. 
Global distribution: This species has the widest range in the genus, ranging from Angola 
through Zambia to Mozambique and south to Botswana, Namibia, and the Northern Cape Province 
of South Africa. 
Ocurrences in Angola (Map 157): Known from the southern Angola. Huila: “Kuvangu” 
