Kingdom Animalia Order Squamata Family Colubridae Higher classification Lamprophiidae | Phylum Chordata Suborder Serpentes Scientific name Contia Rank Genus | |
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Similar Sharp‑tailed snake, Snake, Reptile, Hypsiglena, Chionactis | ||
Contia is a small genus of colubrid snakes endemic to North America.
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Etymology
The generic name, Contia, is in honor of American entomologist John Lawrence LeConte.
Species
There are two recognized species:
References
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