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Pseudoboa
''Pseudoboa'', the false boas, is a genus of snakes in the Family (biology), family Colubridae. The genus is Endemism, endemic to South America.. Species The genus ''Pseudoboa'' contains six species which are recognized as being valid. *''Pseudoboa coronata'' - crowned false boa *''Pseudoboa haasi'' - Paraná false boa *''Pseudoboa martinsi'' *''Pseudoboa neuwiedii'' - dark-headed red false boa, Neuwied's false boa *''Pseudoboa nigra'' - black false boa *''Pseudoboa serrana'' ''Nota bene'': A Binomial nomenclature, binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than ''Pseudoboa''. References Further reading *:es:Marcos Abraham Freiberg, Freiberg M (1982). ''Snakes of South America''. Hong Kong: T.F.H. Publications. 189 pp. . (Genus ''Pseudoboa'', p. 107). *Johann Gottlob Theaenus Schneider, Schneider JG (1801). ''Historiae Amphibiorum naturalis et literariae Fasciculus Secundus continens Crocodilos, Scincos, Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudoboa Neuwiedii
''Pseudoboa neuwiedii'', commonly known as the ''ratonel'' or ''ratonera'' (mouse-eater), is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to northern South America. Geographic range ''Pseudoboa neuwiedii'' is found on the mainland of South America from Colombia to The Guianas, and in Brazil along the Amazon River, as well as in Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago. Etymology The specific name, ''neuwiedii'', is in honor of German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied. Description ''Pseudoboa neuwiedii'' grows to a maximum total length (including tail) of . Dorsally, it is reddish brown, either uniform or with some scattered small black spots. The top of the head and neck are black or dark brown. There may or may not be a yellowish crossband or collar across the temples and occiput. Ventral Standard anatomical terms of location are used to unambiguously describe the anatomy of animals, including humans. The terms, typically derived from Latin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |