Herpetoreas Günther, 1860

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Herpetoreas Günther, 1860

Type species: Herpetoreas sieboldii Günther, 1860

Diagnosis. Semi-aquatic snakes with keeled dorsal scales. The posterior maxillary tooth longest, in a continuous series with the anterior ones. Body and tail slender, compressed. Two nasals, one loreal, one anterior, two posterior oculars. Scales moderately elongate, keeled, in nineteen rows. Eye is moderate size ( Günther, 1860).

Contents. H. sieboldii , H. platyceps , H. burbrinki .

Notes. This group may contain additional species here referred to Hebius . Further taxonomic revision may be necessary in the future. Gender of name is unclear; likely feminine.