Rodriguesophis


Rodriguesophis is a genus of snakes in the family Colubridae. The genus contains three species, all of which are endemic to Brazil.

Description

The genus Rodriguesophis has the following characteristics. The rostral is spatulate and straight, not upturned. The loreal is absent. A dark nuchal collar is present, which is more or less distinct depending on the species. Juveniles are bright red dorsally.

Species

The following three species are recognized as being valid.Rodriguesophis chui Rodriguesophis iglesiasi – Gomes's pampas snake

Etymology

The generic name, Rodriguesophis, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Miguel Trefaut Rodrigues. The specific name, chui, is in honor of Brazilian zoologist Tien [Hsi Chu].