and the locations in which it is found seem to be fewer in number. It may be persecuted in some locations because it superficially looks like a snake. References Further reading Duméril A-M-C, Bibron G (1841). Erpétologie Générale ou Histoire Naturelle Complète des Reptiles, Tome huitième [volume 8]. Paris: Roret. ii + 784 pp. (Siphonops mexicanus, new species, pp. 284–285). (in French). mexicanus Amphibians described in 1841 Taxa named by André Marie Constant Duméril Amphibians of Mexico Amphibians of El Salvador Amphibians of Guatemala Amphibians of Honduras Amphibians of Nicaragua Taxonomy articles created by Polbot