Helicops carinicaudus
Species of snake
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Helicops carinicaudus is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is endemic to eastern Brazil.[1][2] Specimens from Colombia are likely mislabeled, probably representing Helicops danieli.[1]
| Helicops carinicaudus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Helicops |
| Species: | H. carinicaudus |
| Binomial name | |
| Helicops carinicaudus (Wied-Neuwied, 1825) | |
There are two subspecies:[2]
- 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.[2]
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