Slowinski's corn snake (Pantherophis emoryi slowinskii) is a subspecies of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. The subspecies is indigenous to Louisiana, eastern Texas, and Arkansas.[1]
Pantherophis emoryi slowinskii was long considered an intergrade of the corn snake (Pantherophis guttata) and the Great Plains rat snake (Pantherophis emoryi), but in 2002 it was elevated to species status and named to honor the memory of American herpetologist Joseph Bruno Slowinski.[3] These three sister-species are probably best identified in Arkansas by simply consulting a range map, given that their ranges in the state do not overlap.
Slowinski's corn snake is medium-sized and colored grayish-brown, with a series of large, alternating, chocolate-brown blotches. These blotches are often bordered in black. It has a spearhead marking on the head. The belly is checkered black and white, giving it an appearance of maize (its close relative, the corn snake, is believed to have gotten its name for this belly pattern).[4]
While this subspecies resembles superficially the prairie kingsnake (Lampropeltis calligaster), the spearhead marking present on the head of Slowinski's corn snake is usually sufficient for identification. Its body has a rounded top, steep sides, and a flat belly.
The young of this subspecies can be distinguished from those of the western rat snake (Pantherophis obsoletus) by considering the dark bar that runs through each eye. In Slowinski's corn snake, this bar extends through the jawline and onto the neck, whereas in the western rat snake the bar extends only to the jawline where it stops abruptly.
This subspecies, Pantherophis emoryi slowinskii, is nocturnal and quite secretive. Like its sister-species, the Great Plains rat snake (Pantherophis emoryi), it is an excellent climber and likely spends a large portion of its time up in trees. These habits together may explain why it is so infrequently encountered by humans. Its nocturnal tendencies may also help it avoid dangers, such as day-foraging hawks.
Slowinski's corn snake is likely similar in temperament to its sister-species, the Great Plains rat snake, which is very tame. Slowinski's corn snake relies mainly on camouflage for defense and rarely bites.
This species feeds primarily on small mammals and birds. Prey, when caught, is constricted and consumed. Presumably, it follows an activity pattern similar to other rat snakes: hibernate through winter, breed in the spring, and lay eggs in the summer.
The abundance of the species P. emoryi slowinskii is largely unknown. The lack of voucher specimens from Arkansas seems to indicate that it is extremely rare in that state, being known only from isolated localities in the southeastern part. Trauth et al. indicate only a single locality in the state, Drew County.
Slowinski's corn snake (Pantherophis emoryi slowinskii) is a subspecies of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. The subspecies is indigenous to Louisiana, eastern Texas, and Arkansas.
Pantherophis slowinskii Pantherophis generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Colubridae familian sailkatuta dago.
Pantherophis slowinskii Pantherophis generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Colubridae familian sailkatuta dago.
Pantherophis slowinskii est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Colubridae[1].
Cette espèce est endémique des États-Unis[1]. Elle se rencontre en Louisiane et dans l'est du Texas.
L'holotype de Pantherophis slowinskii[2], un mâle adulte, mesure 112 cm dont 19 cm pour la queue. Son dos est gris foncé avec des taches brun foncé cerclées de noir. Sa face ventrale est blanche avec un motif noir en forme de damier.
Cette espèce est nommée en l'honneur de Joseph Bruno Slowinski[1].
Pantherophis slowinskii est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Colubridae.
Elaphe slowinskii[3] este o specie de șerpi din genul Elaphe, familia Colubridae, descrisă de Frank T. Burbrink în anul 2002.[4][5][1] Conform Catalogue of Life specia Elaphe slowinskii nu are subspecii cunoscute.[4]
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Acest articol referitor la o reptilă este un ciot. Puteți ajuta Wikipedia prin completarea sa. Elaphe slowinskii este o specie de șerpi din genul Elaphe, familia Colubridae, descrisă de Frank T. Burbrink în anul 2002. Conform Catalogue of Life specia Elaphe slowinskii nu are subspecii cunoscute.
Pantherophis slowinskii là một loài rắn trong họ Rắn nước. Loài này được Burbrink mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 2002.[3]
Bài viết liên quan phân họ rắn Colubrinae này vẫn còn sơ khai. Bạn có thể giúp Wikipedia bằng cách mở rộng nội dung để bài được hoàn chỉnh hơn. Pantherophis slowinskii là một loài rắn trong họ Rắn nước. Loài này được Burbrink mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 2002.
