Simophis

Simophis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Serpentes
Family:Colubridae
Genus:Simophis
Peters, 1860
Species: S. rhinostoma
Binomial name
Simophis rhinostoma
(Schlegel, 1837)

Simophis is a genus of snake in the family Colubridae that contains the sole species Simophis rhinostoma.[1] It is commonly known as the São Paulo false coral snake.

It is found in Brazil and Paraguay.[2]

References

  1. Simophis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 21 December 2016.
  2. Simophis rhinostoma at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 21 December 2016.


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