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Leptophis
''Leptophis'' is a genus of colubrid snakes, commonly known as parrot snakes. The species within this genus are widely distributed throughout Mexico, Central and South America. Description Snakes of the genus ''Leptophis'' are slender with a long tail. The body is cylindrical or slightly laterally compressed. The head is elongated and distinct from the neck. The eye is large with a round pupil. The dorsal scales are arranged in 15 rows at midbody. The maxillary teeth, which number 20–32, are in a continuous series without any interspace, and are longest posteriorly. Conversely, the mandibular teeth are longest anteriorly. Boulenger GA (1894). ''Catalogue of the Snakes in the British Museum (Natural History). Volume II., Containing the Conclusion of the Colubridæ Aglyphæ''. London: Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History). (Taylor and Francis, printers). xi + 382 pp. + Plates I–XX. (''Leptophis'', p. 105-106, Figure 10. Species and subspecies The following species ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptophis Diplotropis Forreri
''Leptophis'' is a genus of colubrid snakes, commonly known as parrot snakes. The species within this genus are widely distributed throughout Mexico, Central and South America. Description Snakes of the genus ''Leptophis'' are slender with a long tail. The body is cylindrical or slightly laterally compressed. The head is elongated and distinct from the neck. The eye is large with a round pupil. The dorsal scales are arranged in 15 rows at midbody. The maxillary teeth, which number 20–32, are in a continuous series without any interspace, and are longest posteriorly. Conversely, the mandibular teeth are longest anteriorly. Boulenger GA (1894). ''Catalogue of the Snakes in the British Museum (Natural History). Volume II., Containing the Conclusion of the Colubridæ Aglyphæ''. London: Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History). (Taylor and Francis, printers). xi + 382 pp. + Plates I–XX. (''Leptophis'', p. 105-106, Figure 10. Species and subspecies The following species ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptophis Mexicanus
''Leptophis mexicanus'', commonly known as the Mexican parrot snake, is a species of medium-sized slender snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the Americas. Geographic range ''L. mexicanus'' can be found in southern Mexico and Central America, in Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Subspecies There are four recognized subspecies, including the nominate subspecies. *'' L. m. hoeversi'' Henderson, 1976 *'' L. m. mexicanus'' A.M.C. Duméril, Bibron Gabriel Bibron (20 October 1805 – 27 March 1848) was a French zoologist and herpetologist. He was born in Paris. The son of an employee of the Museum national d'histoire naturelle, he had a good foundation in natural history and was hir ... & A.H.A. Duméril, 1854 *'' L. m. septentrionalis'' Mertens, 1972 *'' L. m. yucatanensis'' Oliver, 1942 References Further reading * Duméril A-M-C, Bibron G, Dumeril A H-A(1854). ''Erpétologie générale ou histoire naturelle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptophis Diplotropis
''Leptophis diplotropis'', commonly known as the Pacific Coast parrot snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Mexico. Geographic range The geographic range of ''L. diplotropis'' in Mexico extends from southwestern Chihuahua and southern Sonora to southeastern Oaxaca. Description Dorsally, ''L. diplotropis'' is green (which fades to blue in alcohol) with black and white striping. Ventrally, it is white. Males may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of plus a tail length of . Females, which are smaller, may attain SVL plus a tail. It has on average 19 maxillary teeth, of which the rearmost two are strongly enlarged. Oliver JA (1948). "The Relationships and Zoogeography of the Genus ''Thalerophis'' Oliver". ''Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History'' 92 (4): 157–280. (''Thalerophis diplotropis'', pp. 207–211). Subspecies There are two recognized subspecies, including the nominate race. *''Leptophis diplotropis diplotropi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptophis Diplotropis Diplotropis
''Leptophis diplotropis'', commonly known as the Pacific Coast parrot snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Mexico. Geographic range The geographic range of ''L. diplotropis'' in Mexico extends from southwestern Chihuahua and southern Sonora to southeastern Oaxaca. Description Dorsally, ''L. diplotropis'' is green (which fades to blue in alcohol) with black and white striping. Ventrally, it is white. Males may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of plus a tail length of . Females, which are smaller, may attain SVL plus a tail. It has on average 19 maxillary teeth, of which the rearmost two are strongly enlarged. Oliver JA (1948). "The Relationships and Zoogeography of the Genus ''Thalerophis'' Oliver". ''Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History'' 92 (4): 157–280. (''Thalerophis diplotropis'', pp. 207–211). Subspecies There are two recognized subspecies, including the nominate race. *''Leptophis diplotropis diplotropi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptophis Ahaetulla
''Leptophis ahaetulla'', commonly known as the lora or parrot snake, is a species of medium-sized slender snake of the family Colubridae. It is endemic to Central America and northern South America. Distribution *Central America: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, southern Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama. *South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela.. www.reptile-database.org. Description Adults may attain a total length of , which includes a tail long. Dorsally, ''Leptophis ahaetulla'' is bright green, golden, or bronzy. The keels of the dorsal scales are black or dark brown. The head shields and the dorsal scales may be edged with black. On each side of the head is a black streak which passes through the eye. The upper lip and the belly are white or yellow. The species was thought to be non-venomous, but it is mildly venomous with localized pain, swelling and a feeling "pins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptophis Depressirostris
''Leptophis depressirostris'', commonly known as Cope's parrot snake, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae Colubridae (, commonly known as colubrids , from la, coluber, 'snake') is a family of snakes. With 249 genera, it is the largest snake family. The earliest species of the family date back to the Oligocene epoch. Colubrid snakes are found on ever .... It is found in Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru.. www.reptile-database.org. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q3230080 Leptophis Reptiles of Nicaragua Reptiles of Honduras Reptiles of Costa Rica Reptiles of Panama Reptiles of Ecuador Reptiles of Colombia Reptiles of Peru Reptiles described in 1861 Taxa named by Edward Drinker Cope ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptophis Coeruleodorsus
''Leptophis coeruleodorsus'', the green-and-yellow parrot snake or Oliver's parrot snake, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago (, ), officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost island country in the Caribbean. Consisting of the main islands Trinidad and Tobago, and numerous much smaller islands, it is situated south of ..... www.reptile-database.org. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q15299019 Leptophis Reptiles of Venezuela Endemic fauna of Trinidad and Tobago Reptiles described in 1942 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptophis Cupreus
''Leptophis cupreus'', the copper parrot snake, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Panama, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = Seal (emblem), National seal , national_motto = "Fi ..... www.reptile-database.org. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q2425050 Leptophis Reptiles of Panama Reptiles of Venezuela Reptiles of Ecuador Reptiles of Colombia Reptiles of Peru Reptiles described in 1868 Taxa named by Edward Drinker Cope ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptophis Dibernardoi
''Leptophis dibernardoi'' is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area ..... www.reptile-database.org. References Leptophis Reptiles of Brazil Endemic reptiles of Brazil Reptiles described in 2022 {{snake-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptophis Marginatus
''Leptophis marginatus'' is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina Argentina (), officially the Argentine Republic ( es, link=no, República Argentina), is a country in the southern half of South America. Argentina covers an area of , making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, th ..... www.reptile-database.org. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q21363217 Leptophis Reptiles of Paraguay Reptiles of Uruguay Reptiles of Argentina Reptiles described in 1862 Taxa named by Edward Drinker Cope ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptophis Liocercus
''Leptophis liocercus'' is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area ..... www.reptile-database.org. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q21363215 Leptophis Reptiles of Brazil Endemic reptiles of Brazil Reptiles described in 1824 Taxa named by Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptophis Bocourti
''Leptophis bocourti'' is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República del Ecuador, which literally translates as "Republic of the Equator"; Quechua: ''Ikwadur Ripuwlika''; Shuar: ''Eku ..... www.reptile-database.org. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q21363191 Leptophis Reptiles of Ecuador Endemic fauna of Ecuador Reptiles described in 1898 Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
