Leptophis diplotropis
Leptophis diplotropis, commonly known as the Pacific Coast parrot snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Mexico.The geographic range of L. diplotropis in Mexico extends from southwestern Chihuahua and southern Sonora to southeastern Oaxaca.Subspecies
There are two recognized subspecies, including the nominate race.
- Leptophis diplotropis diplotropis
- Leptophis diplotropis forreri
Nota bene: A trinomial authority in parentheses indicates that the subspecies was originally described in a genus other than Leptophis.Etymology
The subspecific name, forreri, is in honor of Alphonse Forrer, an English-born collecter of zoological specimens in Mexico for the British Museum.Habitat
L. diplotropis is found in tropical dry forest, semi-deciduous forest, mangrove forest, oak forest and wet forest, from sea level up to. It is a highly adaptable species, which is also found in disturbed areas.
