Eutrachelophis
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Eutrachelophis is a genus of snakes, known commonly as ivory-naped snakes, of the family Colubridae. The genus contains two species, which are native to South America.[1]
| Eutrachelophis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Subfamily: | Dipsadinae |
| Genus: | Eutrachelophis Myers & McDowell, 2014 |
Species
The following species are recognized as being valid.[1]
- Eutrachelophis bassleri Myers & McDowell, 2014 – Ecuador, Peru
- Eutrachelophis papilio Zaher & Prudente, 2019 – Brazil
- Eutrachelophis sp. nov. Larsen & Cortez, 2020 – Bolivia[2]
Etymology
The specific name, bassleri, is in honor of Harvey Bassler (1883–1950), who was an American petroleum engineer and herpetologist.[3]
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