Hydraethiops
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Hydraethiops is a genus of snakes in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The genus is endemic to Central Africa.
Species
The genus Hydraethiops contains two species which are recognized as being valid.{{EMBL genus|genus=Hydraethiops}}. www.reptile-database.org
- Hydraethiops laevis {{small|Boulenger, 1904}}
- Hydraethiops melanogaster {{small|Günther, 1872}} — blackbelly snake
References
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Further reading
- Günther A (1872). "Seventh Account of new Species of Snakes in the Collection of the British Museum". Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Fourth Series 9: 13-37 + Plates III-VI. (Hydræthiops, new genus, p. 28; H. melanogaster, new species, p. 28 + Plate III, figure G).
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Category:Taxa named by Albert Günther
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