Ptyas mucosa

Distribution in Afghanistan. This species is known from several scattered records across the country (provinces Badghis, Faryab, Herat, Kabul, Kandahar, Logar, Nuristan, Wardak; Wagner et al. 2016). Wagner et al. (2016) mentioned a record from locality " Kamu (13325 - 26) " (p. 511) but did not present georeferenced data. The coordinates should be 35.4002 N, 71.4239 E, Nuristan Prov.

Sumber: Additional data to the herpetofauna of Afghanistan

Description. In anterior view, the cotyle appears rounded and flanked by paracotylar foramina. The neural canal is large and circular. The prezygapophyses are well-developed, with the ending portions of their accessory processes prominently directed forward and slightly ventrally inclined. The zygosphene roof is straight, and its articular facets are dorsally tilted. In posterior view, the condyle is rounded and the neural arch is depressed (vaulting ratio = 0.24), with paired endozygantral foramina visible. In ventral view, the centrum is elongated and triangular in shape. Subcentral foramina are present, and both subcentral grooves and ridges are clearly defined. The haemal keel is well-developed and oblanceolate. Postzygapophyseal articular facets are oval. Epizygapophyseal spines are developed and directed posterolaterally. Diapophyses and parapophyses are clearly visible, though the parapophyseal processes are absent. In dorsal view, the vertebra is slightly laterally compressed. The anterior margin of the zygosphene is straight with two small, blunt lateral lobes. The posterior median notch is markedly deep. Prezygapophyseal articular facets are oval, and the prezygapophyseal accessory processes are well-developed, pointed, and directed anterolaterally. In lateral view, the interzygapophyseal and subcentral ridges are straight. The neural spine is damaged. The lateral foramina are observed.

Sumber: First fossil frog and snake assemblage from southern Taiwan: a window into Pleistocene herpetofauna and palaeoenvironments in subtropical East Asia

Description. In anterior view, the cotyle is rounded. In specimen ASIZF 0101052, paracotylar foramina are present, located on the lateral margins of the cotyle, whereas in specimen ASIZF 0101051, these foramina are not clearly visible. The prezygapophyses are well-developed, but the prezygapophyseal accessory processes are broken laterally. The zygosphene roof is dorsally convex and wider than the cotyle, with articular facets inclined dorsally. The neural canal is tunnel-like. In posterior view, the condyle is circular, with height similar to width. The neural arch is depressed (vaulting ratio = 0.22 – 0.25). The zygantral area is deep and the paired endozygantral foramina are present. In ventral view, the centrum is distinctly longer than wide and triangular in outline. A well-developed, oblanceolate haemal keel is present instead of a hypapophysis, almost reaching the condyle. Subcentral foramina are not clearly visible. The subcentral grooves are deep and long. Postzygapophyseal articular facets are oval. The paradiapophyses comprise a laterallysalient diapophysis and an almost flat parapophysis. In dorsal view, the anterior edge of the zygosphene is straight with two small pointed lobes on the lateral sides. The posterior median notch is distinctly deep. Prezygapophyseal articular facets are oval. In lateral view, the height of the neural spine is indeterminate in specimen ASIZF 0101051 due to poor preservation, whereas it is very high in ASIZF 0101052. Both interzygapophyseal and subcentral ridges are distinct. Lateral foramina are present.

Sumber: First fossil frog and snake assemblage from southern Taiwan: a window into Pleistocene herpetofauna and palaeoenvironments in subtropical East Asia

Animals in combat were observed on 7 June, 2016. A road-killed specimen in the segment between Amlekhgunj and Adhabhar was recorded. Individuals were frequently observed at NTNC-Parsa Conservation Office complex (Fig. 29). This report is the first record for Parsa National Park.

Sumber: Amphibians and reptiles of Parsa National Park, Nepal

(Fig. 7 D, 12 B) Material studied: Two adults, CIARI uncatalogued; 2 specimens from Sippighat, South Andaman (Fig. 4 A). Morphology: Dorsal scales feebly keeled, in 17: 15 – 17: 13 rows; ventrals 199 – 202; subcaudals 109 – 117, divided; anal divided; supralabials 8 / 9 (4 – 5 entering orbit); infralabials 10 (1 – 6 contacting genials); preocular 1; postoculars 2; loreals 1 – 3; temporals 2 + 2. Buff to blackish brown above and pale yellow below. Black streaks on lips feeble. Distribution: Several individuals were seen in a variety of habitats ranging from evergreen forests, littoral forests to predominantly human habitation including home gardens and roadside vegetation in South Andaman, Middle Andaman Havelock and Long Island. However, it occurs throughout the Andaman Archipelago. Diurnal and often seen crossing roads and on a few occasions as roadkills. Non-endemic and occurs across South Asia. Remarks: Black labial stripes on the lips less prominent than those found on the mainland. Status: Common.

Sumber: Snake fauna of the Andaman Islands, Bay of Bengal-A review of species richness taxonomy, distribution, natural history and conservation status