Published in ZooKeys · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers have uncovered five new species of snail-eating snakes with peculiar dining habits, which are considered endangered or vulnerable due to habitat destruction. The study presents a new evolutionary tree for the diverse group of snail eaters in Central and South America.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Five new species of snail-sucking snakes discovered American Museum of Natural History · Jun 14, 2018 · first to report
- Naming rights for five new snail-sucking snake species auctioned to save forests in Ecuador Pensoft Publishers · Jun 14, 2018