Amphiesma Duméril, Bibron, and Duméril, 1854
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https://doi.org/ 10.11646/zootaxa.3873.4.5 |
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lsid:zoobank.org:pub:3B3F6C1E-BBD9-4ED3-91CC-4B89FBC9E348 |
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5123299 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03F587CE-FFC1-106C-A98D-FCABCFE9CAF8 |
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Felipe |
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Amphiesma Duméril, Bibron, and Duméril, 1854 |
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Amphiesma Duméril, Bibron, and Duméril, 1854
Type species: Coluber stolatus Linnaeus, 1758
Content. A. stolatus
Diagnosis. Solid-toothed non-venomous snakes with keeled scales on the body in 19 dorsal rows mid-body, anal usually divided, and all subcaudals divided. Everted hemipenis is Y shape with simple sulcus.
Notes. This is a restricted definition of this genus. Gender is neuter. This group may contain additional species here referred to Hebius , and likely presents a continuing problem with respect to Xenochrophis . Further taxonomic revision will likely be necessary in the future.
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