Apostolepis niceforoi

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Apostolepis niceforoi
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Apostolepis
Species:
A. niceforoi
Binomial name
Apostolepis niceforoi
Amaral, 1935

Apostolepis niceforoi, the Colombian blackhead or Amazon burrowing snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. [2] It is endemic to Colombia. [2]

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Apostolepis is a genus of snakes in the subfamily Dipsadinae. However, the familial placement differs among sources. It has also been placed in the family Colubridae, subfamily Dipsadinae or Xenodontinae, or in the family Xenodontidae. The genus Apostolepis is endemic to South America.

<i>Apostolepis assimilis</i> Species of snake

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Hypostomus niceforoi is a species of suckermouth armored catfish. H. niceforoi reaches 13.5 cm SL and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.

Holcosus niceforoi is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.

Apostolepis ambiniger, the Paraguayan blackhead, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Apostolepis breviceps, the Chacoan blackhead, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is endemic to Bolivia.

Apostolepis cearensis, the Caatinga blackhead or Gomes's burrowing snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is endemic to Brazil.

Apostolepis christineae is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Brazil and Bolivia.

Apostolepis dimidiata, the common bilineate blackhead, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Apostolepis dorbignyi, also known commonly as the Bolivian burrowing snake and Dorbigny's blackhead, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to western South America.

Apostolepis gaboi, also known commonly as the sand dunes blackhead and the cobra-rainha das dunas in Brazilian Portuguese, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Brazil.

<i>Apostolepis goiasensis</i> Species of snake

Apostolepis goiasensis, Prado’s blackhead or Goias burrowing snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is endemic to Brazil.

Apostolepis intermedia, Koslowsky's blackhead or Mato Grosso burrowing snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Brazil and Paraguay.

Apostolepis lineata, the hognose lineate blackhead, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is endemic to Brazil.

Apostolepis longicaudata, the Piauí blackhead or longhead burrowing snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is endemic to Brazil.

Apostolepis multicincta, Harvey's blackhead, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is endemic to Bolivia.

Apostolepis nigroterminata, the Peru blackhead or Peru burrowing snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia.

Apostolepis phillipsae, Phillips's blackhead, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Bolivia and Brazil.

Apostolepis polylepis, the hawbeack blackhead, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is endemic to Brazil.

Apostolepis tenuis, the Bolivian blackhead or Ruthven's burrowing snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Bolivia and Brazil.

References

  1. Arredondo, J.C. & Caicedo, J. (2019). "Apostolepis niceforoi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T15156851A15156860. Retrieved 17 November 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. 1 2 Apostolepis niceforoi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database . Accessed 25 February 2016.