The Saint Vincent blacksnake (Chironius vincenti), also commonly known as the Saint Vincent coachwhip, the San Vincent racer, and Vincent's sipo, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae.
| Saint Vincent blacksnake | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Chironius |
| Species: | C. vincenti |
| Binomial name | |
| Chironius vincenti (Boulenger, 1891) | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Geographic range
C. vincenti is endemic to Saint Vincent, an island in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles that is part of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.[3]
Etymology
The specific name, vincenti, refers to the island of Saint Vincent.[4]
Description
C. vincenti can grow to lengths in excess of a meter (40 inches). It is slate black, with a paler mouth and ventral surface.[citation needed]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of C. vincenti is forest, at elevations of 275–600 m (902–1,969 ft).[1]
References
Further reading
External links
Data related to Chironius vincenti at Wikispecies.- Chironius vincenti at the Encyclopedia of Life.
- Chironius vincenti at the Reptile Database.
