New distribution and elevation records for the snake Pseudelaphe flavirufa Cope, 1867 (Squamata: Colubridae) in Oaxaca, Mexico

Abstract

A juvenile of the semiarboreal snake, Pseudelaphe flavirufa, was found on Cerro El Sabino, San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, at an elevation of 1728 m. This record represents a new municipality, new floristic-faunistic area, and highest range-wide elevation reported for this uncommon snake species. The known distribution of the species in Oaxaca is from fragmented localities, so more effort is needed to assess its all-inclusive range within the state. © 2013 Check List and Authors.