About Cryptillas victorini (Sundevall, 1860)
Common and Scientific Names
Victorin's warbler, also called Victorin's scrub warbler, has the scientific name Cryptillas victorini (Sundevall, 1860).
Previous Family Classification
It is a species of African warbler that was formerly classified in the family Sylviidae.
Genus Classification
It was recently separated from the genus Bradypterus, and is now the only species placed in the monotypic genus Cryptillas.
Endemic Distribution
This species is endemic to the fynbos of coastal Afromontane areas in South Africa.
Etymology
Both its common name and scientific name honor Johan Fredrik Victorin (1831–1855), a Swedish traveler who visited South Africa.
