Conophis morai
| Conophis morai | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Conophis |
| Species: | C. morai
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| Binomial name | |
| Conophis morai | |
Conophis morai, also known commonly as Mora's road guarder, the Tuxtlan road guarder, and guarda caminos de Mora in Mexican Spanish, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to Mexico.[2]
Etymology
The specific name, morai, is in honor of biologist Roberto Mora who collected the holotype.[3]
Geographic distribution
Conophis morai is endemic to the Mexican state of Veracruz.[1][2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Conophis morai is forest, at elevations around 1,050 m (3,440 ft).[1][2]
Reproduction
Conophis morai is oviparous.[2]
References
Footnotes
- ^ a b c Lopez Luna, M.A. (2007). "Conophis morai ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2007 e.T63759A12713959. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T63759A12713959.en. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d Species Conophis morai at The Reptile Database
- ^ Pérez-Higerada et al. (2002).
Cited sources
- Pérez-Higareda, G.; López-Luna, M.A.; Smith, H.M. (2002). "A new species of Conophis (Reptilia: Serpentes) from Los Tuxtlas, an area of high endemism in southern Veracruz, Mexico". Bulletin of the Maryland Herpetological Society. 38 (1): 27–32. (Conophis morai, new species).