Thamnophis brachystoma
(Cope, 1892)
THAM-noh-fiss — BRACK-ee-STOH-muh
Range maps are based on curated specimens and provided gratis by CNAH.
(Created by Travis W. Taggart; Version: 2023.04.10.13.42.10)
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Taxonomic Etymology:
Named for its proportionally short head.
Thamnophis — From Greek thamnos (θάμνος), “bush” or “shrub,” and ophis (ὄφις), “snake.” The name means “bush-snake” or “shrub-snake,” likely referring to the habitats where these snakes are commonly found.
brachystoma — From Greek brachys (βραχύς), “short,” and stoma (στόμα), “mouth.” Literally means “short-mouthed,” referring to the snake’s small, blunt head and short snout.