False Coral Snakes
False coral may refer to many species of snakes, including: *several species of the genus ''Erythrolamprus'': ** ''Erythrolamprus aesculapii'', a mildly venomous colubrid snake species found in South America. ** ''Erythrolamprus bizona'', a harmless colubrid snake species found in South America. ** ''Erythrolamprus ocellatus'', a.k.a. the Tobago false coral, a harmless colubrid snake species found on the island of Tobago. *several of species of the genus ''Oxyrhopus'': ** ''Oxyrhopus guibei'', a nonvenomous South American snake. ** ''Oxyrhopus petola'', a mildly venomous colubrid snake species found in South America. *both species of the genus '' Pliocercus'' *the family Aniliidae, which contains one species False coral may also refer to a species of bryozoan, ''Myriapora truncata ''Myriapora truncata'', also known by its common name false coral is a species from the genus '' Myriapora''. The species was originally described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1766. Description ''Myria ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Species
In biology, a species is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. Other ways of defining species include their karyotype, DNA sequence, morphology, behaviour or ecological niche. In addition, paleontologists use the concept of the chronospecies since fossil reproduction cannot be examined. The most recent rigorous estimate for the total number of species of eukaryotes is between 8 and 8.7 million. However, only about 14% of these had been described by 2011. All species (except viruses) are given a two-part name, a "binomial". The first part of a binomial is the genus to which the species belongs. The second part is called the specific name or the specific epithet (in botanical nomenclature, also sometimes i ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus comes above species and below family (taxonomy), family. In binomial nomenclature, the genus name forms the first part of the binomial species name for each species within the genus. :E.g. ''Panthera leo'' (lion) and ''Panthera onca'' (jaguar) are two species within the genus ''Panthera''. ''Panthera'' is a genus within the family Felidae. The composition of a genus is determined by taxonomy (biology), taxonomists. The standards for genus classification are not strictly codified, so different authorities often produce different classifications for genera. There are some general practices used, however, including the idea that a newly defined genus should fulfill these three criteria to be descriptively useful: # monophyly – all descendants ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Erythrolamprus
''Erythrolamprus'' is a genus of colubrid snakes, commonly known as false coral snakes, native to Central America, the Caribbean, and the northern part of South America. They appear to be coral snake mimics. Species These species are currently recognized as being valid. *'' Erythrolamprus aenigma'' *''Erythrolamprus aesculapii'' – Aesculapian false coral snake *'' Erythrolamprus albertguentheri'' – Günther's green liophis *'' Erythrolamprus albiventris'' *'' Erythrolamprus almadensis'' – Almaden ground snake *'' Erythrolamprus andinus'' *'' Erythrolamprus atraventer'' – Dixon's ground snake *''Erythrolamprus bizona'' – double-banded false coral snake *'' Erythrolamprus breviceps'' – short ground snake *'' Erythrolamprus carajasensis'' *'' Erythrolamprus ceii'' *'' Erythrolamprus cobella'' – mangrove snake *'' Erythrolamprus cursor'' – Lacépède's ground snake or Martinique ground snake (possibly extinct) *'' Erythrolamprus dorsocorallinus'' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Erythrolamprus Aesculapii
''Erythrolamprus aesculapii'', also known commonly as the Aesculapian false coral snake, the South American false coral snake, and in Portuguese as ''bacorá'', or ''falsa-coral'', is a species of mildly venomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to South America. Freiberg M (1982). ''Snakes of South America''. Hong Kong: T.F.H. Publications. 189 pp. . (''Erythrolamprus aesculapii'', pp. 66, 98, 132 + photograph on p. 42 + line drawing of head scalation on p. 67). Etymology The specific name, ''aesculapii'', refers to Aesculapius, the Greek mythological god of medicine, who is depicted with a snake-entwined staff. Geographic range ''E. aesculapii'' is found in the Amazon rainforest of South America. It is also found on the island of Trinidad (in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago). Habitat and behavior ''E. aesculapii'' is often found in the leaf litter or burrowing in the soil in rain forests, at altitudes from sea level to . Diet ''E. aesculapii'' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Erythrolamprus Bizona
''Erythrolamprus bizona'', commonly known as the double-banded false coral snake, is a species of colubrid snake, which is endemic to northern South America and Central America. Geographic range It is found in Colombia, Venezuela, Freiberg, M.A. 1982. ''Snakes of South America''. T.F.H. Publications. Hong Kong. 189 pp. . (''Erythrolamprus bizona'', p. 98.) Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, and on the island of Trinidad (in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago). Mimicry Similar in pattern to a coral snake, this species probably gains protection through mimicry. Diet It probably feeds mainly on other snakes. Habitat It is often found in the leaf litter or burrowed in the soil in rain forests. Symbiotic relationship It burrows primarily near the ''Pouteria caimito ''Pouteria caimito'', the abiu (), is a tropical fruit tree originated in the Amazonian region of South America. It grows to an average of high, and can grow as high as under good conditions. Its fruits' shape va ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Erythrolamprus Ocellatus
''Erythrolamprus ocellatus'', commonly known as the Tobago false coral snake, red snake, or doctor snake is a species of colubrid snake, which is endemic to the island of Tobago (in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago). Description Unlike other ''Erythrolamprus'' species, ''E. ocellatus'' is not sympatric with coral snakes and has a spotted rather than a banded pattern. Dorsally, it is reddish (with black scale tips), and has a series of about 25 large ocelli (round black spots with light centers) running down the middle of the back. This is considered to bean imperfect mimic of a coral snake (there are no extant species of coral snakes in Tobago.) The dorsal surfaces of the head and neck are black, and the tail is ringed with black. Geographic Range, Habitat and Activity The species is a Tobago endemic, known only from the wetter northeastern and central parts of the island. It utilizes leaf-litter and is perhaps also fossorial in rainforest, forest edge and cacao plantation h ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Oxyrhopus
''Oxyrhopus'', the false coral snakes, is a genus of colubrid snakes that belong to the subfamily Dipsadinae. The genus is found in Central America and the northern part of South America, and it includes 15 distinct species. Species The following 15 species are recognized as being valid."''Oxyrhopus'' ". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org. *'' Oxyrhopus clathratus'' A.M.C. Duméril, Bibron & A.H.A. Duméril, 1854 - Duméril's false coral snake *'' Oxyrhopus doliatus'' A.M.C. Duméril, Bibron & A.H.A. Duméril, 1854 - Bibron's false coral snake *'' Oxyrhopus emberti'' Gonzales, Reichle & Entiauspe-Neto, 2020 *'' Oxyrhopus erdisii'' *'' Oxyrhopus fitzingeri'' ( Tschudi, 1845) - Fitzinger's false coral snake *'' Oxyrhopus formosus'' (Wied-Neuwied, 1820) - Formosa false coral snake, beautiful calico snake *'' Oxyrhopus guibei'' Hoge & Romano, 1977 *'' Oxyrhopus leucomelas'' ( F. Werner, 1916) - Werner's false coral snake *'' Oxyrhopus marcapatae'' ( Boul ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Oxyrhopus Guibei
''Oxyrhopus guibei'' is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to South America. It is often called the false coral snake, Braz H, Manço DD (2011)"Natural nests of the false-coral snake ''Oxyrhopus guibei'' in southeastern Brazil".''Herpetology Notes'' 4: 187-189. Tozetti AM et al. (2004)"''Oxyrhopus guibei'' (False Coral Snake). Predation".''Herpetological Review'' 35 (2): 179. but this common name can refer to any of a long list of other species, genera, and even entire families of snakes."Aniliidae". Integrated Taxonomic Information System."''Erythrolamprus'' ". Integrated Ta ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Oxyrhopus Petola
''Oxyrhopus petolarius'', commonly known as the forest flame snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to South America. There are three recognized subspecies. Taxonomy and nomenclature According to Savage (2011) the correct scientific name should be ''Oxyrhopus petolarius''. Geographic range ''O. petolarius'' is found in central and northern South America, including Trinidad and Tobago. Habitat The preferred natural habitats of ''O. petolarius'' are forest and savanna, at altitudes from sea level to . Description Adults of ''O. petolarius'' may attain a total length of , which includes a tail long. Coloration is variable. It usually consists of some combination of red and black rings or crossbands. In some individuals the light-colored crossbands are white instead of red on the anterior part of the body. The dorsal scales are smooth, with apical pits, and are arranged in 19 rows at midbody. Venom ''O. petolarius'' is rear-fanged, and i ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pliocercus
''Pliocercus'' is a genus of snakes in the subfamily Dipsadinae. www.reptile-database.org. Geographic range Species in the genus ''Pliocercus'' are found in Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. Species and subspecies The following species and subspecies are recognized as being valid. *''Pliocercus elapoides'' – variegated false coral snake **''Pliocercus elapoides aequalis'' **''Pliocercus elapoides diastema'' **''Pliocercus elapoides elapoides'' **''Pliocercus elapoides occidentalis'' *'' Pliocercus euryzonus'' – Cope's false coral snake **''Pliocercus euryzonus burghardti'' **''Pliocercus euryzonus euryzonus'' ''Nota bene (, or ; plural form ) is a Latin phrase meaning "note well". It is often abbreviated as NB, n.b., or with the ligature and first appeared in English writing . In Modern English, it is used, particularly in legal papers, to draw the atten ...'': A trinomial authority in parentheses indicates that the subspecies was orig ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Aniliidae
The Aniliidae are a monotypic family created for the monotypic genus ''Anilius'' that contains the single species ''A. scytale''. Common names include American pipe snake and false coral snake. It is found in South America. This snake possesses a vestigial pelvic girdle that is visible as a pair of cloacal spurs. It is ovoviviparous. It is non-venomous, and its diet consists mainly of amphibians and other reptiles. Currently, two subspecies are recognized, including the typical form described here. Description This species is found in the Amazon rainforest of South America, the Guianas, and Trinidad and Tobago. It is a moderate-sized snake attaining a size of about in length. It is reported to be ovoviviparous and feeds on beetles, caecilians (burrowing amphibians), amphisbaenids (legless lizards), small fossorial snakes, fish, and frogs. It has a cylindrical body of uniform diameter and a very short tail; it is brightly banded in red and black and reduced eyes li ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |