Species of snake
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Synophis calamitus, the calamitous shadow snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to northwestern South America.
Geographic range.
"S. calamitus" is found in Pichincha Province, Ecuador.
Description.
The holotype of "Synophis calamitus", a juvenile female, measures 223 mm (8.8 inches) in total length, which includes a tail of 74 mm (2.9 inches). The back and sides of this specimen are iridescent black. The belly is cream, and the undersurface of the tail is dark gray.
Habitat.
The preferred habitat of "S. calamitus" is cloud forests north of the Río Toachi at altitudes of .
Diet.
The diet of "S. calamitus" is unknown.
Reproduction.
"S. calamitus" is oviparous.
References.
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