TAMAULIPAN BLACK-STRIPED SNAKE
Coniophanes imperialis imperialis

Coniophanes imperialis imperialis   from   Cameron  Co., Texas                                                                      Photo by John Williams

Coniophanes imperialis imperialis   from   Cameron  Co., Texas                                                                     Photo by John Williams

Range  of  Coniophanes imperialis imperialis  in  the  Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas                             Map by Tom Lott, SWCHR

Distribution:  In our region, this species is confined to Cameron County, Hidalgo County, Willacy County, and possibly the extreme southern part of Kenedy County all located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Legal Status:  Coniophanes imperialis imperialis is listed as a Threatened Species by the State of Texas.

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