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A Revision of Snakes of the Genus Conophis (Family Colubridae, from Middle America)

By John Wellman
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The work presents a systematic revision of snakes in the genus Conophis from Middle America, based on study of more than 300 museum specimens. It supplies a diagnostic key to species and subspecies and gives detailed treatments of scutellation, size and proportions, color pattern variation, and sexual dimorphism with ranges and means for measured characters. Osteology, dentition, vertebrae, and hemipenial morphology are described, and available observations on diet, feeding behavior, and effects of venom are summarized. Methods, synonymies, specimen lists, and distributional information accompany taxonomic discussions and an assessment of relationships and evolutionary patterns within the genus.

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John Wellman

John Wellman is an author known for his contributions to herpetology, particularly in the study of snakes. His notable work, "A Revision of Snakes of the Genus Conophis (Family Colubridae, from Middle America)," provides a comprehensive examination of this genus, contributing valuable insights to the field. Wellman's research is significant for both academic and practical applications in understanding snake biodiversity in Central America.

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