Chironius is a genus of New World colubrid snakes, commonly called sipos (from the Portuguese word cipó for liana), savanes, or sometimes vine snakes. There are 23 described species in …

All species of Chironius are diurnal arboreal snakes inhabiting preferably lowland tropical rainforests, but being also found in humid montane forests as well as open-formation biomes …

Chironius carinatus, commonly known as the Amazon coachwhip, is a long and slender, nonvenomous colubrid snake. It is endemic to the regions of Colombia, northern Brazil, Costa …

Subspecies: Chironius fuscus leucometapus has been elevated to full species status by Hollis 2006. Distribution: not in Panama fide WILSON et al. 2010. Map in DIXON et al. 1993: 111. …

Diagnosis: Chironius gouveai is distinguished from all its congeners by the following combination of characters: (1) 12/12/10 dorsal scales; (2) preocular single; (3) two postoculars; (4) loreal …

Chironius carinatus is a widespread species, which ranges from Costa Rica to Ecuador and Amazonian Brazil, and Trinidad. Locations in Trinidad include the Caroni River, the botanical …

Chironius carinatus, commonly known as the machete savane or amazon whipsnake, is a very large, but slender colubrid snake. It is a nonvenomous snake, also distinguished by its …

The Central Sipo (Chironius quadricarinatus) is a fascinating and vibrant species of snake that captivates both herpetologists and nature enthusiasts alike. Known for its striking appearance …

(Chironius laurenti), commonly known as the Green Water Snake, is a fascinating member of the Colubridae family. This aquatic snake captures the curiosity of both researchers and …

Diagnosis: Chironius brazili can be distinguished from all congeners by the following unique combination of states of characters: coloration: first third of body black or dark gray; vertebral …