Helicops carinicaudus
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Helicops carinicaudus

Helicops carinicaudus is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is endemic to eastern Brazil. Specimens from Colombia are likely mislabeled, probably representing Helicops danieli.

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There are two subspecies:

  • Helicops carinicaudus carinicauda Wied-Neuwied, 1825
  • Helicops carinicaudus triserialis Lindholm, 1902

The former subspecies Helicops carinicaudus infrataeniatus is now considered a valid species, Helicops infrataeniatus.

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References

1. Helicops carinicaudus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helicops_carinicaudus
2. Helicops carinicaudus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/15178559/15178570

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