Atractus modestus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Atractus |
Species: | A. modestus |
Binomial name | |
Atractus modestus Boulenger, 1894 | |
Atractus modestus is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. [2] [3] In English the species goes by the common name modest ground snake while in Spanish it goes by tierrera modesta or culebra tierrera modesta. [4]
Males can grow to 27.3 cm (10.7 in) and females to 32.8 cm (12.9 in) in snout–vent length. [2] The species reproduces sexually. [3] The species has been labeled as vulnerable by the IUCN. [1]
The species can be found in western Ecuador. [5] It is locally frequent in Mindo, Ecuador. The species has been reported in elevations at 1019 m to 1780 m [4] or 2,400–2,560 m (7,870–8,400 ft) above sea level. [1]
Hebius modestus, commonly known as the modest keelback or Günther's keelback, is a species of natricine snake endemic to Asia.
The black cuckoo-dove, also known as the slaty cuckoo-dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands, being found on Timor, Wetar, Rote, and Atauro. It inhabits primary and secondary monsoon forest, eucalyptus forest, and woodlands. It is 38.5 cm (15.2 in) long on average and is mainly dark bluish-gray, lighter on the head and underparts and darker on the wings and tail. It has yellow orbital skin.
Atractus is a genus of colubrid ground snakes in the subfamily Dipsadinae. The genus includes more than 140 distinct species.
Atractus albuquerquei, commonly known as the Albuquerque ground snake, is a species of small burrowing snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to South America.
Leptophis modestus, commonly known as the cloud forest parrot snake, is a species of medium-sized slender snake of the family Colubridae. It is endemic to Mesoamerica. There are currently no recognized subspecies.
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Atractus trihedrurus is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. In English the species goes by the common name southern ground snake.
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Atractus carrioni, Parker's ground snake or Carrion's ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species can be found in Ecuador.
Atractus collaris, the collared ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species can be found in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil.
Atractus dunni, Dunn's ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species can be found in Ecuador.
Atractus ecuadorensis, the Ecuadorean ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species can be found in Ecuador.
Atractus elaps, the black ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species can be found in Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil.
Atractus gaigeae, Gaige's ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species can be found in Ecuador.
Atractus gigas, the giant ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species can be found in Ecuador and Peru.
Atractus guentheri, Günther's ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species can be found in Brazil.
Atractus iridescens, the iridescent ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Atractus lehmanni, Lehmann's ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species can be found in Ecuador, and Colombia.
Atractus major, the brown ground snake or big ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species can be found in Ecuador, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
Atractus multicinctus, the banded ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species can be found in Ecuador and Colombia.