Pseustes poecilonotus polylepis (Peters 1867)
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https://doi.org/ 10.5281/zenodo.195474 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/8D57B711-FFF2-4263-FF55-FA53D87AF8CB |
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Felipe |
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Pseustes poecilonotus polylepis (Peters 1867) |
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Pseustes poecilonotus polylepis (Peters 1867)
Neotropical bird snake, Cazadora selvática, Wasaihiudei
Locality VI. 20 April 2002. EBRG 4257 View Materials (subadult female) .
The senior author observed two specimens in two successive days in nearby locations in the same creek at the Sarisariñama foothills. The first specimen was immobile along a branch above the creek. It was easily approached and captured and subsequently released. It measured approx. 150 cm in total length. The other specimen ( EBRG 4257 View Materials ) was shorter (935 + 355 mm), and was resting at evening beside the creek shore. This specimen has 198 ventral scales, 121 subcaudals, and 21-23-19-15 dorsals, with uniform dorsal olive brown coloration. This species is well known and believed to be a protector of the tribe against venomous snakes such as viperids. It is highly respected by the Ye’kwana .
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Mykotektet, National Veterinary Institute |
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