| 词条 | Leptophis modestus |
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| name = Leptophis modestus | image = Leptophis modestus (Head).jpg | status = VU | status_system = iucn3.1 | status_ref = [1] | genus = Leptophis | species = modestus | authority = (Günther, 1872) | synonyms = * Ahætulla modesta Günther, 1872
}}Leptophis modestus, commonly known as the cloud forest parrot snake,[3] is a species of medium-sized slender snake of the family Colubridae. It is endemic to Mesoamerica. There are currently no recognized subspecies.[4] Geographic rangeIt can be found in southern Mexico, central Guatemala, northwestern El Salvador and southwestern Honduras.[1] DescriptionThe type specimen of Leptophis modestus is {{convert|130|cm|in|abbr=on}} in total length, with a tail {{convert|54|cm|in|abbr=on}} long.[2] Dorsally, it is olive-green. There is a blackish streak behind each eye, and the lips and throat are yellowish. Ventrally, it is pale green.[2] The dorsal scales are arranged in 15 rows at midbody, strongly keeled except for the first row (adjacent to the ventrals) and on the tail.[2] Ventrals 171; anal plate divided; subcaudals 171, divided.[2][5] HabitatL. modestus is an inhabitant of the cloud forests of Mesoamerica. Conservation statusIt is currently considered a threatened species. Habitat loss due to deforestation has led to a decrease in population numbers.[1] References1. ^1 2 {{IUCN|id=63841 |taxon=Leptophis modestus |assessor=Campbell, J.A. |assessor-link=Jonathan A. Campbell |assessor2=Muñoz-Alonso, A. |last-assessor-amp=yes |assessment_year=2007 |version=2010.4 |accessdate=8 May 2011}} 2. ^1 2 3 4 Boulenger, G.A. 1894. Catalogue of the Snakes in the British Museum (Natural History). Volume II., Containing the Conclusion of the Colubridæ Aglyphæ. Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History). (Taylor and Francis, Printers.) London. xi + 382 pp. + Plates I.- XX. (Leptophis modestus, pp, 107-108.) 3. ^The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org. 4. ^{{ITIS|id=585927 |taxon=Leptophis modestus |accessdate=8 May 2011}} 5. ^Günther, 1872., p. 26. Further reading
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