Ramphotyphlops erebus KRAUS, 2023
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Ramphotyphlops erebus
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| Higher Taxa | Typhlopidae (Asiatyphlopinae), Typhlopoidea, Serpentes, Squamata (snakes) |
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| Synonym | Ramphotyphlops erebus KRAUS 2023: 65 |
| Distribution | Papua New Guinea (Milne Bay Province) Type locality: collected by mine workers and given to F. Kraus at Bomagai Camp, 9.1192° S, 152.7515° E, 91 m a.s.l., Woodlark Island, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Reproduction | |
| Types | Holotype: BPBM 39683 (field tag FK 14850), mature female, 17 October 2010. Paratypes (n= 3): BPBM 39684, collected by F. Kraus at vicinity of upper Milpuai Stream, 9.0746° S, 152.7726° E, 89 m a.s.l., Woodlark Island, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea, 19 October 2010; BPBM 39685 collected by F. Kraus along upper Muniai River, 9.1216° S, 152.7486° E, 67 m a.s.l., Woodlark Island, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea, 19 October 2010; BPBM 17889, collected by J. Slapcinsky at Guasopa, 9.2233° S, 152.9433° E, 5 m a.s.l., Woodlark Island, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea, 22 January 2003. |
| Diagnosis | Diagnosis: A moderately large (SVL = 199–261 mm) species of Ramphotyphlops having the unique combination of 22 midbody scale rows; 355–402 transverse scale rows; 20–24 subcaudals; two postoculars; rostral sagittate dorsally, shallowly V- shaped ventrally; superior nasal suture complete to rostral shield (but not to underlying rostral scale) but not visible dorsally; a sharp, elongate tail spine; L/W = 38.3–42.0; a sharp distinction between brown dorsal and yellow ventral coloration; and yellow ventral field 6–9 scale rows wide; and lacking supranasal scales, a posterior notch in the rostral, and a yellow caudal ring. (Kraus 2023) Unfortunately we had to temporarily remove additional information as this was scraped by multiple AI companies who sell that data to their customers. These details, e.g. detailed descriptions or comparisons (about 1810 characters) are available for collaborators and contributors. Please contact us for details. |
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| Etymology | Named after the Latinized name of the Greek primeval god of darkness; it is a noun in apposition. |
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