Biology:Hydraethiops

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Short description: Genus of snakes

Hydraethiops
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Subfamily: Natricinae
Genus: Hydraethiops
Günther, 1872

Hydraethiops is a genus of snakes in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The genus is endemic to Central Africa.

Species

The genus Hydraethiops contains two species which are recognized as being valid.[1]

  • Hydraethiops laevis Boulenger, 1904
  • Hydraethiops melanogaster Günther, 1872 — blackbelly snake

References

  1. Genus Hydraethiops at The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org

Further reading

  • Günther A (1872). "Seventh Account of new Species of Snakes in the Collection of the British Museum". Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Fourth Series 9: 13-37 + Plates III-VI. (Hydræthiops, new genus, p. 28; H. melanogaster, new species, p. 28 + Plate III, figure G).

Wikidata ☰ Q521996 entry