Omoadiphas
Genus of snakes
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Omoadiphas is a genus of snakes in the family Colubridae. The genus is endemic to Honduras.
| Omoadiphas | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Subfamily: | Dipsadinae |
| Genus: | Omoadiphas G. Köhler, Wilson & McCranie, 2001 |
Species and geographic ranges
The following three species are recognized as being valid. Each is found in a different mountain range in a different department of Honduras.[1]
- Omoadiphas aurula G. Köhler, Wilson & McCranie, 2001 – Sierra de Omoa, Cortés Department
- Omoadiphas cannula McCranie & Cruz Díaz, 2010 – Sierra de Agalta, Olancho Department
- Omoadiphas texiguatensis McCranie & Castañeda, 2004 – Cordillera Nombre de Dios, Yoro Department