Atractus mariselae | |
---|---|
Scientific classification ![]() | |
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]
The specific name, mariselae, is in honor of Marisela Urosa Zambrano. [3] : 169
Atractus mariselae is found in northwestern Venezuela, in the Venezuelan state of Trujillo. [1] [2]
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]
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]