Santander Blind Snake
Trilepida nicefori
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Leptotyphlopidae
The Santander blind snake (Trilepida nicefori) is a species of snake in the subfamily Epictinae of the family Leptotyphlopidae. The species is endemic to Colombia. Etymology The specific name, nicefori, is in honor of missionary Brother Nicéforo María (1888–1980), born Antoine Rouhaire in France, who established a natural history museum in Medellín, Colombia.
Trilepida nicefori est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Leptotyphlopidae. Répartition Cette espèce est endémique du département de Santander en Colombie. Description L'holotype de Trilepida nicefori, unique spécimen connu, mesure moins de 105 mm.
Trilepida es un género de serpientes de la familia Leptotyphlopidae. Las especies de este género se distribuyen por Sudamérica (sobre todo al norte de la región) y Panamá.
Distribution
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