Geophis championi


Geophis championi, the Panamenian earth snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Panama.

Etymology

The specific name, championi, is in honor of English entomologist George Charles Champion.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of G. championi is forest, at an altitude of.

Description

The holotype of G. championi, a male, has a snout-to-vent length of, with a tail long. Dorsally, it is uniformly iridescent black. The ventrals and the subcaudals are whitish, edged with black.

Reproduction

G. championi is oviparous.