Guyana Dawn Blind Snake, Typhlophis squamosus Schlegel 1839

Typhlophis squamosus Schlegel 1839 in Error

Guyana Dawn Blind Snake, Typhlophis squamosus, has been reported in the literature as present in Trinidad. We have not been able to document its presence with a specimen. However, this has not stopped some authors from applying the common name “Trinidad Blind Snake” and even Wikipedia claims it is on Trinidad. We would like to see the evidence. Dorsal scales in 24 rows around mid-body, counted longitudinally the dorsals number 340−377; upper labials 4, lower labials 3; nostrils separated from the rostral by a single scale; tail ends in a sharply pointed scale. The dorsum and venter are dark brown, the head is pinkish cream, and the tail tip is brown. The known distribution is in Guyana and Brazil.