About Bothriechis bicolor (Bocourt, 1868)
Adult Size
Adults of Bothriechis bicolor are usually 60–70 centimeters (24–28 in) long, and may reach up to 100 centimeters (39 in). They have a relatively slender body.
Base Body Coloration
Their base color is green or bluish green, and individuals most often have no distinct pattern. Occasional specimens from Mexico may have black flecks, dots, and/or blue blotches.
Head Coloration
The top of the head is solid green, with no postocular stripe.
Scale and Skin Markings
The skin between the scales is often blue, and some scale borders may also be blue.
Ventral Coloration
The belly is a lighter shade, most commonly uniform yellowish-green.
Main Distribution Range
This species is found along the Pacific slope from southeastern Chiapas, Mexico, eastward to south-central Guatemala. It is also recorded from a small number of locations in Honduras, specifically in the southern portion of the Sierra del Merendón and at Cerro Santa Bárbara.
Original Type Locality
The originally given type locality is "Des forêts de Saint-Augustine, département de Solola (Guatémala), sur le versant occidental de la Cordillèra. 610 mètres d'altitude", which translates to forests of San Augustín, on the western slope of the Cordillera, Department of Sololá, Guatemala, at 610 m elevation.
Actual Type Locality Location
In actuality, San Augustín lies on the southern slope of Volcán Atitlán.
Habitat and Elevation Range
Bothriechis bicolor prefers rain forests and cloud forests, occurring at elevations between 500 meters (1,600 ft) and 2,000 meters (6,600 ft).
