Siphlophis
Siphlophis is a genus of snakes of the family Colubridae. The genus is endemic to the Americas.of the genus Siphlophis are found in northern South America and Central America.Species
The following seven species are recognized as being valid.
- Siphlophis ayauma
- Siphlophis cervinus
- Siphlophis compressus
- Siphlophis leucocephalus
- Siphlophis longicaudatus
- Siphlophis pulcher
- Siphlophis worontzowi
Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Siphlophis.Etymology
The specific name, worontzowi, is in honor of Brazilian entomologist Cesar Worontzow.
