Scolecophis
Scolecophis is a genus of snake in the family Colubridae that contains the sole species Scolecophis atrocinctus.[2] It is commonly known as the Black-banded snake.
| Scolecophis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Scolecophis Fitzinger, 1843 |
| Species: | S. atrocinctus |
| Binomial name | |
| Scolecophis atrocinctus (Schlegel, 1837) | |
It is found in Central America.[1][3]This snake is known to feed on invertebrates such as centipede and spiders.
References
- "Scolecophis atrocinctus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014. 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- Scolecophis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 5 December 2016.
- Scolecophis atrocinctus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 5 December 2016.
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