Fossorial snake genus Apostolepis from South America (Serpentes: Colubridae: Elapomorphinae)

An update commented list of the snake genus Apostolepis from South America, with keys for identification of the species. They are fossorial snakes that present different coloration according their distribution: (a) 7 to 3 dark stripes coloration, without light nuchal collar (if present, vestigial),...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: De Lema, Thales
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Asociación Herpetológica Argentina 2001-07-01
Series:Cuadernos de Herpetología
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Online Access:http://www.aha.org.ar/es/cuadherpetol/fossorial-snake-genus-apostolepis-from-south-america-serpentes-colubridae-elapomorphinae.pdf