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Siphlophis
''Siphlophis'' is a genus of snakes of the Family (biology), family Colubridae.. The genus is Endemism, endemic to the Americas. Geographic range Species of the genus ''Siphlophis'' are found in northern South America and Central America. Species The following seven species are recognized as being valid. *''Siphlophis ayauma'' - Devil’s Head spotted night snake *''Siphlophis cervinus'' - Panamanian spotted night snake, Panama spotted night snake *''Siphlophis compressus'' - tropical flat snake *''Siphlophis leucocephalus'' - common spotted night snake *''Siphlophis longicaudatus'' - Brazilian spotted night snake *''Siphlophis pulcher'' - Guanabara spotted night snake *''Siphlophis worontzowi'' - Worontzow's spotted night snake ''Nota bene'': A Binomial nomenclature, binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than ''Siphlophis''. Etymology The Specific name (zoology), specific name, ''worontzowi'', is in honor ...
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Siphlophis Compressus
''Siphlophis compressus'' the tropical flat snake, is a snake found in tropical Central America, Central and South America and Trinidad and Tobago. It feeds on small lizards, other snakes, small mammals and probably on frogs and nestling birds, as well as the eggs of nesting birds and lizards. References Bibliography

Siphlophis Reptiles of Trinidad and Tobago Reptiles of Guyana Reptiles described in 1803 Snakes of South America Taxa named by François Marie Daudin {{Dipsadinae-stub ...
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