Worm Snake
(Carphophis amoenus)
Say, 1825
Genus
Carphophis
Species
amoenus
Subspecies
Eastern (amoenus), Midwest (helenae)
Common Name
Eastern Worm Snake (amoenus), Midwest Worm Snake (Helenae)
Other Names
none
Conservation
Status
Global: G5
(What does this mean?)
Alabama Lowest Conservation Concern: P5
taxa that are demonstrably secure, with size of population stable/increasing, geographical distribution stable/expanding, population trend/population viability stable/increasing, relatively limited habitat vulnerability due to natural/human caused factors, or an unusual visitor to the state. No specific monitoring or conservation action needed.
Taxon
Carphophis amoenus amoenus — GUYER et al. 2018
Carphophis amoenus helenae — GUYER et al. 2018
Calamaria amoena — SCHLEGEL 1837: 130 (fide DUMÉRIL & BIBRON 1854)
Celata amoena — BAIRD & GIRARD 1853 (fide DUMÉRIL & BIBRON 1854)
Carphophis amoenus — DUMÉRIL & BIBRON 1854: 131
Carphophis amoena — GARMAN 1884: 100
Carphophis amoenus amoenus — CONANT & COLLINS 1991: 180
Carphophis amoenus amoenus — CROTHER 2000: 57
Carphophis amoenus amoenus — TENNANT & BARTLETT 2000: 82
Carphophis amoenus amoenus — CROTHER et al. 2012
Carphophis amoenus — WALLACH et al. 2014: 149
Carphophis amoenus amoenus — GUYER et al. 2018
Subspecies
Carphophis amoenus helenae (KENNICOTT 1859)
Celuta helenae KENNICOTT 1859: 100
Carphophis amoena var. Helenae — JAN 1865
Carphophis helenae — GARMAN 1884: 100
Carphophis amoena helenae — CONANT 1938
Carphophis amoenus helenae — CONANT & COLLINS 1991: 181
Carphophis amoenus helenae — CROTHER 2000: 57
Carphophis amoenus helenae — TENNANT & BARTLETT 2000: 83
Carphophis amoenus helenae — CROTHER et al. 2012
Carphophis amoenus helenae — GUYER et al. 2018
Description:
Description
Scale distinction: Smooth dorsal scales in 13 rows (midbody). A divided anal plate
Shown in yellow. The scale or scales directly covering the… More. Split subcaudial scales. Five upper labials and one postocular scale. (ventral pigmentation extends onto dorsal scale rows
The dorsal (or body) scales on the snake’s body are arranged… More one to two)
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