Abstract
At present, a single species of sharp-tailed snake (Contia tenuis) is recognized. Herein, I disclose the existence of a second form of Contia and provide details of its discovery. Morphological differences in coloration, relative tail length, and ventral and caudal scale counts plus ecological evidence support the hypothesis of its being a new species. A formal description of the new form and re-description of C. tenuis awaits completion of an extensive review of preserved material.
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