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Taxonomy
Titanoboa was named by Head et al. (2009). Its type is Titanoboa cerrejonensis. It was considered monophyletic by Head et al. (2009).
It was assigned to Boinae by Head et al. (2009).
It was assigned to Boinae by Head et al. (2009).
Species
T. cerrejonensis (type species)
Synonymy list
| Year | Name and author |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Titanoboa Head et al. |
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If no rank is listed, the taxon is considered an unranked clade in modern classifications. Ranks may be repeated or presented in the wrong order because authors working on different parts of the classification may disagree about how to rank taxa.
Diagnosis
| Reference | Diagnosis | |
|---|---|---|
| J. J. Head et al. 2009 | As for type species: "Extremely large-bodied boine snake with robust precloa- cal vertebrae possessing a uniquely T-shaped neural spine composed of a transversely expanded posterior margin and distinctly narrow, blade-like anterior process (Fig. 1a–d, i, j). Subcentral and lateral foramina are extremely reduced." Head et al. (2009): 716. |