New species of parrot snake described in Brazil’s threatened Cerrado

Mongabay
Mar 6, 2025, 4:20 pm391 ptsTop
A new species of parrot snake lay undetected for nearly nine years in a scientific collection in Brazil. It closely resembled related species with bright green and yellow tones. But one detail set it apart: a bold black stripe running across its snout, like a mustache. When scientists took a closer look, they…

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