Abstract

RIVAS-ALBORNOZ, Lucellis M.; RENGIFO-PALACIOS, Mayra  and  RENGIFO-MOSQUERA, Jhon Tailor. New localities in the distribution of Corallus blombergi (Rendahl & Vestergren 1941) (Reptilia: Squamata, Boidae), for Colombia. rev.udcaactual.divulg.cient. [online]. 2023, vol.26, n.1, e2066.  Epub June 07, 2023. ISSN 0123-4226.  https://doi.org/10.31910/rudca.v26.n1.2023.2066.

The corallus genus contains slender and arboreal snakes which inhabit tropical forests and have a wide distribution; however, Corallus blombergi is an uncommon specie in Colombia with a limited number of reports. This study presents the first record of C. blombergi for the department of Choco from two females, both collected in tropical rain forest areas, in the townships of Salero and Pacurita. becoming the third and fourth locality where the presence of this species is recorded. The new records extend the distribution of the species to 471.50 km since its last record in Tumaco.

Keywords : Boas; Choco; Geographical distribution; New record; Tree boa.

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