Tamaulipan Black-striped Snake
Coniophanes imperialis imperialis
DISTRIBUTION: In our region, Coniophanes i. imperialis is confined to Cameron County, Hidalgo County, Willacy County, and possibly the extreme southern part of Kennedy County all located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas.
LEGAL STATUS: Coniophanes i. imperialis is listed as a Threatened Species by the State of Texas.