Ptyas luzonensis

Ptyas luzonensis, commonly known as the smooth-scaled mountain rat snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae.[2]

Ptyas luzonensis

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Ptyas
Species:
P. luzonensis
Binomial name
Ptyas luzonensis
(Günther, 1873)
Synonyms

Zaocys luzonensis Günther, 1873

Etymology

The specific name, luzonensis, was given in reference to Luzon, the place of its discovery.

Geographic range

Ptyas herminae is endemic to the Philippines, where it is found on the islands of Negros, Luzon, Panay and Polillo.[2]

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References

  1. Brown, R., Gonzalez, J.C. & Gaulke, M. 2009. Ptyas luzonensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T96251357A96251360. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T169846A6681627.en. Downloaded on 9 June 2020.
  2. Ptyas luzonensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 9 June 2020.

Further reading

  • Günther, 1873 : Notes on some reptiles and batrachians obtained by Dr. Adolf Bernhard Meyer in Celebes and the Philippine Islands. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London, vol. 1873, p. 165-172 (Full text).


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