Geophis pyburni
Geophis pyburni, also known as Pyburn's earth snake,[1][3][4] is a species of snake in the colubrid family. It is endemic to Mexico.[1][3] It is only known from its type locality, Rancho La Pastilla in the Sierra de Coalcoman, Michoacan.[1]
| Geophis pyburni | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Geophis |
| Species: | G. pyburni |
| Binomial name | |
| Geophis pyburni | |
Etymology
The specific name, pyburni, is in honor of American herpetologist William Frank "Billy" Pyburn (1927–2007).[2][3][4]
Description
Geophis pyburni measure 24.7–29.9 cm (9.7–11.8 in) in total length. Tail makes 13–16 % of the total length. The dorsum is dark brown, becoming lighter laterally.[2]
References
- Ponce-Campos, P.; García Aguayo, A. (2007). "Geophis pyburni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2007: e.T63810A12716904. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T63810A12716904.en. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- Campbell, Jonathan A. & Murphy, James B. (1977). "A new species of Geophis (Reptilia, Serpentes, Colubridae) from the Sierra de Coalcoman, Michoacan, Mexico". Journal of Herpetology. 11 (4): 397–403. doi:10.2307/1562721. JSTOR 1562721.
- Geophis pyburni at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 14 March 2023.
- Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael & Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5.("Pyburn", p. 213).
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