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Rhynchocalamus
''Rhynchocalamus'' is a genus of snakes in the Family (biology), family Colubridae. Species The following species are recognized as being valid. *''Rhynchocalamus arabicus'' - Aden kukri snake *''Rhynchocalamus dayanae'' - Dayan’s kukri snake *''Rhynchocalamus levitoni'' Torki, 2017 *''Rhynchocalamus melanocephalus'' - Palestine kukri snake *''Rhynchocalamus satunini'' - Palestine kukri snake ''Nota bene'': A Binomial nomenclature, binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than ''Rynchocalamus''. In 2024, a species ''Rhynchocalamus hejazicus'' was discovered in the Hejaz region. An official placement is pending. Taxonomy The species formerly known as ''Rhynchocalamus barani'' has been assigned to the Monotypic taxon, monotypic genus ''Muhtarophis'' as ''Muhtarophis barani''. References Further reading *Albert Günther, Günther A (1864). "Report on a Collection of Reptiles and Fishes from Palestine". ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhynchocalamus Melanocephalus
The black-headed ground snake (''Rhynchocalamus melanocephalus''), also known as the Palestine kukri snake is a species of small and elegant harmless snake, which is Endemism, endemic to the Eastern Mediterranean and the Near East. It belongs to the Colubridae Family (biology), family. Two subspecies, ''Rhynchocalamus melanocephalus melanocephalus'' and ''Rhynchocalamus melanocephalus satunini'', are currently recognized. Description The black-headed ground snake is a small, burrowing snake with a slender body reaching just in total length (body + tail). Its smooth and shiny dorsal scales and almost transparent covering make many of its internal organs quite visible, when observed against a light source. The eyes are small, with black irises. The head is covered with symmetrical large shields. The Rostral scale, rostral shield is somewhat enlarged and specialized for digging through soil. The Dorsum (anatomy), dorsal coloration may vary from tan to orange, with no obvious pattern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhynchocalamus
''Rhynchocalamus'' is a genus of snakes in the Family (biology), family Colubridae. Species The following species are recognized as being valid. *''Rhynchocalamus arabicus'' - Aden kukri snake *''Rhynchocalamus dayanae'' - Dayan’s kukri snake *''Rhynchocalamus levitoni'' Torki, 2017 *''Rhynchocalamus melanocephalus'' - Palestine kukri snake *''Rhynchocalamus satunini'' - Palestine kukri snake ''Nota bene'': A Binomial nomenclature, binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than ''Rynchocalamus''. In 2024, a species ''Rhynchocalamus hejazicus'' was discovered in the Hejaz region. An official placement is pending. Taxonomy The species formerly known as ''Rhynchocalamus barani'' has been assigned to the Monotypic taxon, monotypic genus ''Muhtarophis'' as ''Muhtarophis barani''. References Further reading *Albert Günther, Günther A (1864). "Report on a Collection of Reptiles and Fishes from Palestine". ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhtarophis Barani
''Muhtarophis barani'', also known commonly as the Amanos dwarf snake and Baran's black-headed dwarf snake, is a species of snake in the monotypic genus ''Muhtarophis'' in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the Amanos Mountains of Turkey, and was discovered in 2007. Etymology The generic name, ''Muhtarophis'', is in honor of Turkish herpetologist Muhtar Başoğlu (with the suffix ''-ophis'' meaning "snake"). The specific name, ''barani'', is in honor of Turkish herpetologist of the Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir. Beolens B, Watkins M, Grayson M (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Rhynchocalamus barani'', p. 16). Habitat The preferred natural habitats of ''M. barani'' are shrubland and rocky areas, at an altitude of . Description ''M. barani'' has 17 dorsal scale rows at midbody, and 163–173 ventral scales. The head is oblique-shaped anteriorly. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhtarophis
''Muhtarophis barani'', also known Common name, commonly as Baran's black-headed dwarf snake, is a species of snake in the Monotypic taxon, monotypic genus ''Muhtarophis'' in the subfamily Colubrinae of the Family (biology), family Colubridae. The species is Endemism, endemic to the Amanos Mountains of Turkey, and was discovered in 2007. Etymology The Genus, generic name, ''Muhtarophis'', is in honor of Turkish herpetologist :fr:Muhtar Başoğlu, Muhtar Başoğlu (with the suffix ''-ophis'' meaning "snake"). The Specific name (zoology), specific name, ''barani'', is in honor of Turkish herpetologist of the Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir.Richard Allen "Bo" Crombet-Beolens, Beolens B, Michael Watkins (zoologist), Watkins M, Michael Grayson, Grayson M (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Rhynchocalamus barani'', p. 16). Habitat The preferred natural habitats of ''M. barani'' are shrubland and rocky areas, at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhynchocalamus Satunini
''Rhynchocalamus satunini'', the Palestine kukri snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae Colubridae (, commonly known as colubrids , from la, coluber, 'snake') is a family of snakes. With 249 genera, it is the largest snake family. The earliest species of the family date back to the Oligocene epoch. Colubrid snakes are found on ever .... The snake is found in Turkey, Armenia, Iraq, Iran, and Azerbaijan. References Rhynchocalamus Reptiles described in 1899 Reptiles of Iran Reptiles of Turkey Reptiles of Armenia Reptiles of Iraq Reptiles of Azerbaijan Taxa named by Alexander Nikolsky {{Colubrinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhynchocalamus Arabicus
''Rhynchocalamus arabicus'', the Aden kukri snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae Colubridae (, commonly known as colubrids , from la, coluber, 'snake') is a family of snakes. With 249 genera, it is the largest snake family. The earliest species of the family date back to the Oligocene epoch. Colubrid snakes are found on ever .... The snake is found in Yemen and Oman. References Rhynchocalamus Reptiles described in 1933 Reptiles of the Middle East Taxa named by Karl Patterson Schmidt {{Colubrinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhynchocalamus Dayanae
''Rhynchocalamus dayanae'', commonly known as Dayan's kukri snake, belongs to the family Colubridae Colubridae (, commonly known as colubrids , from la, coluber, 'snake') is a family of snakes. With 249 genera, it is the largest snake family. The earliest species of the family date back to the Oligocene epoch. Colubrid snakes are found on ever .... The snake is found in Yemen and Oman. References Rhynchocalamus Reptiles described in 2016 Endemic fauna of Israel {{Colubrinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhynchocalamus Levitoni
''Rhynchocalamus levitoni'' is a species of snake of the family Colubridae Colubridae (, commonly known as colubrids , from la, coluber, 'snake') is a family of snakes. With 249 genera, it is the largest snake family. The earliest species of the family date back to the Oligocene epoch. Colubrid snakes are found on ever .... The snake is found in Iran. References Rhynchocalamus Reptiles described in 2017 Reptiles of Iran Endemic fauna of Iran {{Colubrinae-stub ... [...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 * 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 *** Genus '' Pelo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colubridae
Colubridae (, commonly known as colubrids , from la, coluber, 'snake') is a family of snakes. With 249 genera, it is the largest snake family. The earliest species of the family date back to the Oligocene epoch. Colubrid snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica. Description While most colubrids are not venomous (or have venom that is not known to be harmful to humans) and are mostly harmless, a few groups, such as genus '' Boiga'', can produce medically significant injuries. In addition, the boomslang, the twig snakes, and the Asian genus '' Rhabdophis'' have caused human fatalities. Some colubrids are described as opisthoglyphous (often called "rear-fanged"), meaning they have elongated, grooved teeth located in the back of their upper jaws. It is likely that opisthoglyphous dentition evolved many times in the history of snakes and is an evolutionary precursor to the fangs of vipers and elapids, which are located in the front of the mouth. Classification I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karl Patterson Schmidt
Karl Patterson Schmidt (June 19, 1890 – September 26, 1957) was an American herpetologist. Family Schmidt was the son of George W. Schmidt and Margaret Patterson Schmidt. George W. Schmidt was a German professor, who, at the time of Karl Schmidt's birth, was teaching in Lake Forest, Illinois. His family left the city in 1907 and settled in Wisconsin. They worked on a farm near Stanley, Wisconsin, where his mother and his younger brother died in a fire on August 7, 1935. The brother, Franklin J. W. Schmidt, had been prominent in the then-new field of wildlife management. Karl Schmidt married Margaret Wightman in 1919, and they had two sons, John and Robert. Education In 1913, Schmidt entered Cornell University to study biology and geology. In 1915, he discovered his preference for herpetology during a four-month training course at the Perdee Oil Company in Louisiana. In 1916, he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts and made his first geological expedition to Santo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Günther
Albert Karl Ludwig Gotthilf Günther Fellow of the Royal Society, FRS, also Albert Charles Lewis Gotthilf Günther (3 October 1830 – 1 February 1914), was a German-born British zoologist, ichthyologist, and herpetologist. Günther is ranked the second-most productive reptile taxonomist (after George Albert Boulenger) with more than 340 reptile species described. Early life and career Günther was born in Esslingen am Neckar, Esslingen in Swabia (Württemberg). His father was a ''Stiftungs-Commissar'' in Esslingen and his mother was Eleonora Nagel. He initially schooled at the Stuttgart Gymnasium. His family wished him to train for the ministry of the Lutheran Church for which he moved to the University of Tübingen. A brother shifted from theology to medicine, and he, too, turned to science and medicine at Tübingen in 1852. His first work was "''Ueber den Puppenzustand eines Distoma''". He graduated in medicine with an M.D. from Tübingen in 1858, the same year in which he pub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
