In the Bahamas found a new species of boa constrictor with an interesting color.
Biologists from Harvard University have discovered and described a new species of Gladkochub Boas living in the Bahamas
The article is about a new form accepted for publication in Breviora, the details of the press release of the University of Harvard.
View Boas got the name Chilabothrus argentum, or silver boa for their appearance.
This is the first appearance of boa constrictors, open in the Caribbean region, beginning in 1940-ies.
According to estimates of biologists, discovered kind need to be made in the Red Book.To save it, now apply conservation measures by local organizations, in particular, a Bahamian National Park.
Herpetologist Robert Henderson, of the natural history Museum notes that new types of frogs and lizards opened with a certain degree of permanence. However, new types of snakes, especially Boas – a rarity.
