Atractus mariselae

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Atractus mariselae
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Atractus
Species:
A. mariselae
Binomial name
Atractus mariselae
Lancini, 1969

Atractus mariselae, also known commonly as Marisela's ground snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Venezuela. [2]

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Etymology

The specific name, mariselae, is in honor of Marisela Urosa Zambrano. [3] :169

Geographic range

Atractus mariselae is found in northwestern Venezuela, in the Venezuelan state of Trujillo. [1] [2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Atractus mariselae is forest, at altitudes of 1,200–1,800 m (3,900–5,900 ft), but it has also been found in artificial habitats, including coffee plantations, gardens, and pastures. [1]

Reproduction

Atractus mariselae is oviparous. [1] [2] Adult females lay eggs in communal nests, which are shared with other species of Atractus and may contain more than 350 eggs. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Rivas, G.; Schargel, W. (2016). "Atractus mariselae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T67610489A67610530. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T67610489A67610530.en .
  2. 1 2 3 Atractus mariselae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 8 October 2021.
  3. Beolens, B.; Watkins, M.; Grayson, M. (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. xiii + 296. ISBN   978-1-4214-0135-5.

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