Atractus lasallei | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Atractus |
Species: | A. lasallei |
Binomial name | |
Atractus lasallei Amaral, 1931 |
Atractus lasallei, also known commonly as Lasalle's ground snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Colombia. [2]
The specific name, lasallei, refers to the Instituto de La Salle, Bogotá, Colombia. [3] : 151
A. lasallei is found in northwestern Colombia, in Antioquia Department. [1] [2]
The preferred natural habitat of A. lasallei is forest, at altitudes of 1,500–2,300 m (4,900–7,500 ft). [1]