Coniophanes piceivittis
# Coniophanes piceivittis

Coniophanes piceivittis, known commonly as Cope's black-striped snake, is a species of small snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Central America and Mexico, and is found in a wide range of habitats.

## Geographic range

C. piceivittis is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, southern Mexico, and Nicaragua.

## Reproduction

C. piceivittis is oviparous.

## Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.

* Coniophanes piceivittis frangivirgatus J. Peters, 1950
* Coniophanes piceivittis piceivittis Cope, 1869
