| Leptophis modestus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Leptophis |
| Species: | L. modestus |
| Binomial name | |
| Leptophis modestus (Günther, 1872) | |
| Synonyms | |
Leptophis modestus, commonly known as the cloud forest parrot snake, [3] is a species of medium-sized slender snake of the family Colubridae. It is endemic to Mesoamerica. There are currently no recognized subspecies. [4]
It can be found in southern Mexico, central Guatemala, northwestern El Salvador and southwestern Honduras. [1]
The type specimen of Leptophis modestus is 130 cm (51 in) in total length, with a tail 54 cm (21 in) long. [2]
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. [2]
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. [2]
Ventrals 171; anal plate divided; subcaudals 171, divided. [2] [5]
L. modestus is an inhabitant of the cloud forests of Mesoamerica.
It is currently considered a threatened species. Habitat loss due to deforestation has led to a decrease in population numbers. [1]
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