Morphology and ecology of Sibon snakes (Squamata: Dipsadidae) from two forests in Central America

Lewis, Todd R.; Griffin, Rowland K.; Grant, Paul B. C.; Figueroa, Alex; Ray, Julie M.; Graham, Kirsty E.; David, Gabriel

Abstract

Physical measurements, abundance, and ecological observations were recorded for Sibon annulatus, S. argus, S. longifrenis, and S. nebulatus at two Neotropical habitats: a lowland swamp forest in Costa Rica and a montane cloud forest in Panama. Fourty-four and 58 adult snakes were recorded from Costa Rica and Panama, respectively. Differences in morphology and body condition showed minimal significant differences among species from both geographical locations. Observations of feeding, reproduction, abundance, distribution, and a new size record for S. annulatus are discussed.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 6, 2013
• Online Publication Date: Jun 18, 2013
• Publication Date: Jun 18, 2013
• Deposit Date: Aug 31, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 1, 2021
• Journal: Phyllomedusa: Journal of Herpetology
• Print ISSN: 1519-1397
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 12
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 47-55
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-9079.v12i1p47-55
• Keywords: Abundance, behavior, body condition
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7721002
• Publisher URL: https://www.revistas.usp.br/phyllo/article/view/63799