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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''. {{Animal common name [Baidu] |
Species
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. It is the basic unit of Taxonomy (biology), classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. Other ways of defining species include their karyotype, DNA sequence, morphology (biology), morphology, behaviour, or ecological niche. In addition, palaeontologists 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. About 14% of these had been described by 2011. All species (except viruses) are given a binomial nomenclature, two-part name, a "binomen". The first part of a binomen is the name of a genus to which the species belongs. The second part is called the specific name (zoology), specific name or the specific ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genus
Genus (; : genera ) is a taxonomic rank above species and below family (taxonomy), family as used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. 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 of an ancestral taxon are grouped together (i.e. Phylogeneti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erythrolamprus
''Erythrolamprus'' is a genus of colubrid snakes native to Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. They include the false coral snakes, which appear to be coral snake mimics. Classification The genus ''Erythrolamprus'' belongs to the subfamily Dipsadinae (which is sometimes referred to as the family Dipsadidae), belonging to the family Colubridae. ''Erythrolamprus'' previously contained just six species, mostly coral snake mimics. However, molecular studies beginning in 2009 determined that ''Erythrolamprus'' was not monophyletic, and thus most of the snakes of the genera '' Liophis'', '' Leimadophis'', and '' Umbrivaga'' were placed into ''Erythrolamprus'', bringing the number of species up to 50. Description ''Erythrolamprus'' snakes are usually less than in length. They are ground snakes, with lifestyles ranging from fossorial (burrowing) to terrestrial to semi-aquatic, and in habitats ranging from rainforests to savannas to the mountainous páramo, up to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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. Classification ''Erythrolamprus aesculapii'' belongs to the genus ''Erythrolamprus'', which contains over 50 species. The genus ''Erythrolamprus'' belongs to the subfamily Dipsadinae, which is sometimes referred to as the family Dipsadidae. Molecular phylogenetic DNA analysis has shown that ''Erythrolamprus aesculapii'' is likely paraphyletic, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erythrolamprus Bizona
''Erythrolamprus bizona'', commonly known as the double-banded false coral snake, is a species of colubrid snake, which is found in northern South America and Central America. Classification ''Erythrolamprus bizona'' belongs to the genus ''Erythrolamprus'', which contains over 50 species. The genus ''Erythrolamprus'' belongs to the subfamily Dipsadinae, which is sometimes referred to as the family Dipsadidae. The relationships of ''Erythrolamprus'' species located in northern South America (Venezuela) can be shown in the cladogram below, based on molecular DNA analysis: 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 feeds mainly on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erythrolamprus Ocellatus
''Erythrolamprus ocellatus'', commonly known as the Tobago false coral snake, red snake, or doctor snake is a species of Colubridae, colubrid snake, which is Endemism, endemic to the island of Tobago (in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago). Classification ''Erythrolamprus ocellatus'' belongs to the genus ''Erythrolamprus'', which contains over 50 species. The genus ''Erythrolamprus'' belongs to the subfamily Dipsadinae, which is sometimes referred to as the family Dipsadidae. The relationships of ''Erythrolamprus'' species located in northern South America (Venezuela) can be shown in the cladogram below, based on molecular DNA analysis: Description Unlike other ''Erythrolamprus'' false coral snake species, ''E. ocellatus'' is not sympatry, sympatric with coral snakes, and has a spotted rather than a banded pattern. Dorsum (anatomy), 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oxyrhopus
''Oxyrhopus'', the false coral snakes, is a genus of colubrid snakes that belong to the subfamily Dipsadinae. All 15 members of the genus are found in the northern part of South America, with the native range of the most widespread member, '' Oxyrhopus petolarius'', extending into Central America and Trinidad and Tobago as well. Species The following 15 species are recognized as being valid. 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. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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, Henrique; Manço, Daniel De Granville (2011)"Natural nests of the false-coral snake ''Oxyrhopus guibei'' in southeastern Brazil".''Herpetology Notes'' 4: 187-189.Tozetti, Alexandro M. 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."''Erythro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oxyrhopus Petola
''Oxyrhopus petolarius'', commonly known as the forest flame snake, is a species of mildly venomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Central and 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. petol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ( ; plural: ) is the Latin language, Latin phrase meaning ''note well''. In manuscripts, ''nota bene'' is abbreviated in upper-case as NB and N.B., and in lower-case as n.b. and nb; the editorial usages of ''nota bene'' and ''notate bene'' fi ...'': A trinomial authority in parentheses indicates that the subspecies was ori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aniliidae
The Aniliidae are a monotypic family created for the monotypic genus ''Anilius'' that contains the single species ''Anilius scytale''. Common names include the 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. Two subspecies are recognized, including the nominate subspecies 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 fossorial and is rarely seen. It is reported to be ovoviviparous and feeds on beetles, caecilians (burrowing legless amphibians), amphisbaenids or worm lizards (legless lizards), small fossorial snakes, fish (particularly swamp eels), and frogs. It forages for food on the ground, and some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
