Amnesteophis Explained

Amnesteophis is a genus of snakes in the family Colubridae that contains the sole species Amnesteophis melanauchen. It is found in Brazil.

This small snake species was first referenced about 140 years ago by locals in Bahia, Brazil. It is most similar to the Taeniophallus occipitalis in size and features. [1]

Notes and References

  1. A New Genus and New Tribe for Enicognathus melanauchen Jan, 1863, a Neglected South American Snake (Colubridae: Xenodontinae), with Taxonomic Notes on Some Dipsadinae. Myers. Charles. 11 May 2011. American Museum Novitates. 3715 . 1–33 . 10.1206/3715.2 . 40563886 . live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210512200019/https://bioone.org/journals/american-museum-novitates/volume-2011/issue-3715/3715.2/A-New-Genus-and-New-Tribe-for-Enicognathus-melanauchen-Jan/10.1206/3715.2.short . 2021-05-12 . 6 March 2020.

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