| Arrhyton [1] | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Subfamily: | Dipsadinae |
| Genus: | Arrhyton Günther, 1858 |
| Species | |
9 recognized species, see article | |
Arrhyton is a genus of New World snakes, commonly known as island racers or racerlets, in the family Colubridae. The genus contains 9 described species. [2]
The following species are recognized as being valid. [3]
Leiocephalidae, also known as the curlytail lizards or curly-tailed lizards, is a family of iguanian lizards restricted to the West Indies. One of the defining features of these lizards is that their tail often curls over. They were previously regarded as members of the subfamily Leiocephalinae within the family Tropiduridae. There are presently 30 known species, all in the genus Leiocephalus.
Tropidophis spiritus, also known commonly as the Sancti Spiritus dwarf boa and the Sancti Spiritus trope, is a small species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to the province of Sancti Spíritus in central Cuba. It is distinguished from other Tropidophis species by its gracile body shape and color pattern of bold spots.
Tropidophis morenoi, also commonly known as the zebra dwarf boa and the zebra trope, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to the West Indies.
Tropidophis hendersoni, commonly known as the Cuban khaki dwarf boa, the Cuban Khaki Trope, and Henderson's trope, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.
Tropidophis bucculentus, also known commonly as the Navassa Island dwarf boa, is a nonvenomous dwarf boa species endemic to Navassa Island in the Caribbean Sea. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid.
Caraiba is a monotypic genus of snakes in the family Colubridae. The genus contains the sole species Caraiba andreae, also known commonly as the black and white racer or the Cuban lesser racer, which is endemic to Cuba. There are six recognized subspecies.
Sphaerodactylus armasi, also known commonly as the Guantanamo coastal gecko or the Guantanamo least gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.
Sphaerodactylus richardi, also known commonly as Richard's banded sphaero or the Zapata big-scaled sphaero, is a small species of gecko, a lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.
Anolis juangundlachi, also known commonly as the Finca Ceres anole and the yellow-lipped grass anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.
Arrhyton ainictum, the Las Tunas racerlet or Cuban Island racer, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Cuba.
Arrhyton dolichura, the Havana racerlet or Habana Island racer , is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Cuba.
Arrhyton procerum, the Zapata long-tailed racerlet or Zapata long-tailed groundsnake is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Cuba.
Arrhyton redimitum, the Oriente brown-capped racerlet, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Cuba.
Arrhyton supernum, the Oriente black racerlet or Oriente black groundsnake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Cuba.
Arrhyton taeniatum, the broad-striped racerlet or Günther's Island racer, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Cuba.
Arrhyton tanyplectum, the Guaniguanico racerlet or San Vincente Island racer, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Cuba.
Arrhyton vittatum, the Cuban short-tailed racerlet or common island racer, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Cuba.
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