Systematics of the Dendrophidion nuchale complex (Serpentes: Colubridae) with the description of a new species from Central America Author Cadle, John E. Author Savage, Jay M. text Zootaxa 2012 3513 1 50 journal article 10.5281/zenodo.282529 e2125526-fe06-427d-bae8-f752ff034cf4 1175-5326 282529 2D771791-67EB-48A2-BB44-FD4B7F428723 Dendrophidion nuchale (W. Peters) See also Roze (1966, “ D. percarinatum ”) and Natera-Mumaw (2008). VENEZUELA : ARAGUA: Borburata [ 10°26’36” N , 67°58’ W ; Roze 1966: 110]. El Limón, Maracay [ 10°18’ N , 67°38’ W ; Roze 1966: 110). Rancho Grande Biological Station and vicinity [ 10°21’ N , 67°41’ W ]: CAS 139477; UMMZ 142679 (Telegraph Trail near Portachuelo Pass); UMMZ 122355 (near biological station); UMMZ 124067 (ca. 1100 m ); UMMZ 124068 (ca. 1150 m ); USNM 142395; AMNH R-98229 (Portachuelo); USNM 259171 (Parque Nacional Henri Pittier, 1100 m ); MVZ 176265 (ca. 1 km E Rancho Grande on Pico de Guacamayo trail, Henri Pittier National Park). Near Maracay [ 10°15’ N , 67°35’ W ], AMNH R-98234–43. CARABOBO: Palmichal [ 10°17’66” N , 68°13’46” W ; Natera-Mumaw 2008). GUÁRICO: 24.6–26.2 km N Altagracia [approximately 10°02’ N , 66°24’ W ], TCWC 59018, 59021-22. Monumento Natural Juan Germán Roscio (Cerro Platillón), Hacienda Picachito, 1270 m , 09°51 N, 67°30 W (Natera-Mumaw 2008). MIRANDA: 26.2–37.4 km N Altagracia [approximately 10°05’ N , 66°25’ W ], TCWC 59019-20, 59023-24. 2 km E Hwy 12, 26 km N Altagracia [approximately 10°03’ N , 66°23’ W ], TCWC 59026. Curupao [ 10°30’ N , 66°38’39” W ], UIMNH 95124. Curupao power plant [ 10°30’ N , 66°38’39” W ], AMNH R-59435–44, 59454. El Tanque, Curupao, 1000 m [approximately 10°31’ N , 66°39’ W ], UIMNH 95141 (see Lancini 1962). [MIRANDA]: 5 km NE La Colonia guard station, Parque Guatopo [approximately 10°04’ N , 66°25’ W ], TCWC 59025. YARACUY: Chivacoa, 10°09’ N , 68°, 54’ W (specimen not seen; Natera-Mumaw 2008). ZULIA: El Escondido, Sierra de Perijá [approximately 10°29’ N , 72°18’ W ; Roze 1966: 110].