In a recent publication, Dubois et al. (2024) reviewed in detail the type material of Boa murina Linnaeus, 1758, now known as Eunectes murinus, and designated a specimen figured in Seba (1735), that is considered lost, as its lectotype. Here we explore the known details of the relevant dispersal routes for Seba’s Eunectes specimens and discuss the probabilities of their existence in several European museums. Based on this example, we provide recommendations for the identification of specimens used by historical authors like Seba as the basis for illustrations in their works.
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