Specimen Information

Xenochrophis vittatus
Xenochrophis vittatus
(Striped Keelback)
Reptiles-Snakes
Exotic

Specimen ID1247495
GroupReptiles-Snakes
GenusXenochrophis
Speciesvittatus
Common NameStriped Keelback
StatePR
CountyCarolina
Localitynortheastern lowlands of Puerto Rico
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameEastern Puerto Rico
HUC8 Number21010005
HUC10 Number2101000504
Map
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Collection Day24
Collection Month2
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:28542
Author:Herrera-Montes, A.
Date:2015
Title:Notes on the Striped Keelback (Xenochrophis vittatus) in Puerto Rico: A recently reported non-native snake in the western hemisphere.
Journal:IRCF Reptiles & Amphibians
Volume:22
Issue:4
Pages:178-181
Comments"In Puerto Rico, observations...recorded since 2011..."
Record TypeLiterature
DisposalUniversity of Puerto Rico Museum of Zoology
Museum Cat NumberMZUPRRP-PA-05
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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