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Meizodon
''Meizodon'' is a genus of snakes in the subfamily Colubrinae of the Family (biology), family Colubridae. The genus ''Meizodon'' contains five species, all of which are poorly known and are Endemism, endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa. Species list *''Meizodon coronatus'' – western crowned snake *''Meizodon krameri'' – Tana Delta smooth snake *''Meizodon plumbiceps'' – black-headed smooth snake *''Meizodon regularis'' – eastern crowned smooth snake *''Meizodon semiornatus'' – semiornate smooth snake, semiornate snake ''Nota bene'': A Binomial nomenclature, binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than ''Meizodon''. Etymology The Specific name (zoology), specific name, ''krameri'', is in honor of Swiss Herpetology, herpetologist species:Eugen Kramer, Eugen Kramer (1921–2004).species:Bo Beolens, Beolens, Bo; species:Michael Watkins, Watkins, Michael; species:Michael Grayson, Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meizodon Krameri
''Meizodon krameri'', also known commonly as the Tana Delta smooth snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Kenya. Etymology The specific name, ''krameri'', is in honor of Swiss herpetologist Eugen Kramer. Beolens B, Watkins M, Grayson M (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Meizodon krameri'', p. 146). Description ''M. krameri'' may attain a total length (including tail) of . The pupil of the eye is round. The dorsal scales are smooth and are arranged in 19 rows at midbody. Each dorsal scale has one apical pit. The ventrals number 166–176, which is fewer than other species in its genus. The anal plate is divided. The subcaudals number 68–69 and are also divided. The maxillary teeth number 26, which is more than other species in the genus. Dorsally, ''M. krameri'' is uniformly olive-brown. The labials are lighter, as are the centers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meizodon Regularis
''Meizodon regularis'', the eastern crowned smooth snake, is a species of snakes in the subfamily Colubrinae The Colubrinae are a subfamily of snakes within the family Colubridae. It includes numerous genus, genera, and although Taxonomy (biology), taxonomic sources often disagree on the exact number, the Reptile Database lists 717 species in 92 genera .... It is found in Africa. References External links * {{Taxonbar, from=Q3304775 Meizodon Reptiles described in 1856 Taxa named by Johann Gustav Fischer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meizodon Semiornatus
''Meizodon semiornatus'', the semiornate smooth snake or semiornate snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae The Colubrinae are a subfamily of snakes within the family Colubridae. It includes numerous genus, genera, and although Taxonomy (biology), taxonomic sources often disagree on the exact number, the Reptile Database lists 717 species in 92 genera .... It is found in Africa. References External links * {{Taxonbar, from=Q3304777 Meizodon Reptiles described in 1854 Taxa named by Wilhelm Peters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meizodon Coronatus
''Meizodon coronatus'', the western crowned snake, is a species of snakes in the subfamily Colubrinae The Colubrinae are a subfamily of snakes within the family Colubridae. It includes numerous genus, genera, and although Taxonomy (biology), taxonomic sources often disagree on the exact number, the Reptile Database lists 717 species in 92 genera .... It is found in Africa. References External links * {{Taxonbar, from=Q3304771 Meizodon Reptiles described in 1837 Taxa named by Hermann Schlegel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meizodon Plumbiceps
''Meizodon plumbiceps'', the black-headed smooth snake, is a species of snakes in the subfamily Colubrinae The Colubrinae are a subfamily of snakes within the family Colubridae. It includes numerous genus, genera, and although Taxonomy (biology), taxonomic sources often disagree on the exact number, the Reptile Database lists 717 species in 92 genera .... It is found in Africa and the Arabian peninsula. References External links * {{Taxonbar, from=Q3304774 Meizodon Reptiles described in 1893 Taxa named by Oskar Boettger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snake Genera
List of reptile genera lists the vertebrate class of reptiles by living genus, spanning two subclasses. Subclass Anapsida Order Testudinata (turtles) Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines characterized by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs and acting as a shield. Suborder Pleurodira Source: * Superfamily Cheloides ** Family Chelidae *** Genus '' Acanthochelys'' *** Genus '' Chelodina'' *** Genus '' Chelus'' - mata mata *** Genus '' Elseya'' *** Genus '' Elusor'' - Mary River turtle *** Genus '' Emydura'' *** Genus '' Flaviemys'' - Manning River snapping turtle *** Genus '' Hydromedusa'' *** Genus '' Mesoclemmys'' *** Genus '' Myuchelys'' *** Genus '' Phrynops'' *** Genus '' Platemys'' - twist-necked turtle *** Genus '' Pseudemydura'' - western swamp turtle *** Genus '' Ranacephala'' - Hoge's side-necked turtle *** Genus '' Rheodytes'' *** Genus '' Rhinemys'' - red side-necked turtle * Superfamily Pelomedusoides ** Family Pelomedusidae ** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colubrinae
The Colubrinae are a subfamily of snakes within the family Colubridae. It includes numerous genus, genera, and although Taxonomy (biology), taxonomic sources often disagree on the exact number, the Reptile Database lists 717 species in 92 genera as of September 2019. It is the second largest subfamily of colubrids, after Dipsadinae. Many of the most commonly known snakes are members of this subfamily, including rat snakes, king snakes, milk snakes, vine snake (other), vine snakes, and indigo snakes. Distribution Colubrine snakes are distributed worldwide, with the highest diversity in North America, Asia, northern Africa, and the Middle East. There are relatively few species of colubrine snakes in Europe, South America, Australia, and southern Africa, and none in Madagascar, the Caribbean, or the Pacific Islands. Description Colubrine snakes are extremely Morphology (biology), morphologically and ecologically diverse. Many are terrestrial, and there are specialized foss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colubridae
Colubridae (, commonly known as colubrids , from , 'snake') is a family of snakes. With 249 genera, it is the largest snake family. The earliest fossil species of the family date back to the Late Eocene epoch, with earlier origins suspected. Colubrid snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica. Description Colubrids are a very diverse group of snakes. They can exhibit many different body styles, body sizes, colors, and patterns. They can also live in many different types of habitats including aquatic, terrestrial, semi-arboreal, arboreal, desert, mountainous forests, semi-fossorial, and brackish waters. A primarily shy and harmless group of snakes, the vast majority of colubrids are not venomous, nor do most colubrids produce venom that is medically significant to mammals. However, the bites of some can escalate quickly to emergency situations. Furthermore, within the Colubridae, the South African boomslang and twig snakes, as well as the Asian keelback snakes (' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Watkins
Michael, Mike Watkins or Watkin may refer to: * Michael D. Watkins, American author * Michael M. Watkins, American engineer and scientist * Michael W. Watkins, American television producer * Michael Watkins (zoologist) Michael Watkins is a British shipbroker and zoologist. He is known for his books about the eponym An eponym is a noun after which or for which someone or something is, or is believed to be, named. Adjectives derived from the word ''eponym'' in ..., zoologist and author * Mike Watkin (speedway rider) (born 1943), English speedway rider * Mike Watkins (rugby union) (born 1952), Welsh rugby union player * Mike Watkins (basketball) (born 1995), American basketball player {{hndis, Watkins, Michael ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Binomial Nomenclature
In taxonomy, binomial nomenclature ("two-term naming system"), also called binary nomenclature, is a formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts, both of which use Latin grammatical forms, although they can be based on words from other languages. Such a name is called a binomial name (often shortened to just "binomial"), a binomen, name, or a scientific name; more informally, it is also called a Latin name. In the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN), the system is also called nomenclature, with an "n" before the "al" in "binominal", which is a typographic error, meaning "two-name naming system". The first part of the name – the '' generic name'' – identifies the genus to which the species belongs, whereas the second part – the specific name or specific epithet – distinguishes the species within the genus. For example, modern humans belong to the genus ''Homo'' and within this genus to the species ''Hom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Grayson
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