Geophis pyburni
Species of snake
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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 | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| 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]
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