Geophis nigroalbus

Geophis nigroalbus
Dorsal (A) and cephalic scales view (B)

Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Geophis
Species:
G. nigroalbus
Binomial name
Geophis nigroalbus
Boulenger, 1908
Synonyms
  • Geophis nigro-albus Boulenger, 1908
  • Catastoma nigroalbum — Amaral, 1929
  • Geophis brachycephalus — Downs, 1967

Geophis nigroalbus is a species of colubrid snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae. It is endemic to the Andes of Colombia. It is sometimes known as the goo-eater snake or Colombian earth snake.

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