Calamodontophis ronaldoi is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to southern Brazil.

Etymology

The specific name, ronaldoi, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Ronaldo Fernandes (born 1966).

Calamodontophis ronaldoi

Geographic range

C. ronaldoi is found in the Brazilian state of Paraná.

Calamodontophis ronaldoi

Description

C. ronaldi may be identified by distinctive markings on the head and body. On the head, it has a black comma-shaped blotch which extends from the corner of the mouth to the gular scales, and a separate oval black blotch on the parietals. On the body, it has a light-colored longitudinal dorsal line.

Calamodontophis ronaldoi

Reproduction

C. ronaldi is viviparous.

References

Further reading

Calamodontophis

Reptiles described in 2006

Reptiles of Brazil

Endemic fauna of Brazil

Taxonomy articles created by Polbot