Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Order Squamata Scientific name Leptophis modestus | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Serpentes Rank Species | |
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Similar Leptophis mexicanus, Leptophis diplotropis, Drymobius chloroticus, Leptodrymus, Coniophanes piceivittis | ||
Leptophis modestus, commonly known as the cloud forest parrot snake, is a species of medium-sized slender snake of the Colubridae family. It is endemic to Mesoamerica. There are currently no recognized subspecies.
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Geographic range
It can be found in southern Mexico, central Guatemala, northwestern El Salvador and southwestern Honduras.
Description
The type specimen of Leptophis modestus is 130 cm (51 in) in total length, with a tail 54 cm (21 in) long.
Dorsally, it is olive-green. There is a blackish streak behind each eye, and the lips and throat are yellowish. Ventrally, it is pale green.
The dorsal scales are arranged in 15 rows at midbody, strongly keeled except for the first row (adjacent to the ventrals) and on the tail.
Ventrals 171; anal plate divided; subcaudals 171, divided.
Habitat
L. modestus is an inhabitant of the cloud forests of Mesoamerica.
Conservation status
It is currently considered a threatened species. Habitat loss due to deforestation has led to a decrease in population numbers.