Chacachacare Thread Snake
Epictia cf. fallax
Previously known as Leptotyphlops goudotii
Size. 160 mm in total length.
Identification. An Epictia that is extremely gracile, body shape (total length/diameter at mid-body) is 72.7 mm. The tail is 4.3% of the total length. The rostral scale extends between the eyes.
Similar Species. Most easily confused with Klauber’s Threadsnake which has a body shape that is 51–62. and has a supraocular longer than frontal. The interoccipital scale s distinct from dorsals (it is not in E. tenella). The body shape, combined with a tail that is 4.3% of the total length, and a rostral scale that extends between the eyes separate this snake from all other Epictia found in northern South America.
Distribution. Known only from Chacachacare Island.
Epictia cf. fallax
Previously known as Leptotyphlops goudotii
Size. 160 mm in total length.
Identification. An Epictia that is extremely gracile, body shape (total length/diameter at mid-body) is 72.7 mm. The tail is 4.3% of the total length. The rostral scale extends between the eyes.
Similar Species. Most easily confused with Klauber’s Threadsnake which has a body shape that is 51–62. and has a supraocular longer than frontal. The interoccipital scale s distinct from dorsals (it is not in E. tenella). The body shape, combined with a tail that is 4.3% of the total length, and a rostral scale that extends between the eyes separate this snake from all other Epictia found in northern South America.
Distribution. Known only from Chacachacare Island.
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