Information on the world distribution of E.taeniops and a distributional map of the species in the New World is presented based on available literature, specimens collected in the present 2nd recon battalion patch study, and citizen science reports.A morphological diagnosis and background on the biology of the toor knives serpent species are provided based on photographs and published literature.We briefly discuss how E.
taeniops may be spreading in South America via airports and seaports.