Geophis pyburni

Geophis pyburni, also known as Pyburn's earth snake,^[1][3][4] is a species of snake in the colubrid family. It is endemic to Mexico.^[1][3] It is only known from its type locality, Rancho La Pastilla in the Sierra de Coalcoman, Michoacan.^[1]

Geophis pyburni
Conservation status
Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Serpentes
Family:	Colubridae
Genus:	Geophis
Species:	G. pyburni
Binomial name
Geophis pyburni Campbell & Murphy, 1977[2]

Etymology

The specific name, pyburni, is in honor of American herpetologist William Frank "Billy" Pyburn [fr] (1927–2007).^[2][3][4]

Description

Geophis pyburni measure 24.7–29.9 cm (9.7–11.8 in) in total length. Tail makes 13–16 % of the total length. The dorsum is dark brown, becoming lighter laterally.^[2]