Atractus punctiventris | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Atractus |
Species: | A. punctiventris |
Binomial name | |
Atractus punctiventris Amaral, 1933 |
Atractus punctiventris, the pointed ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species can be found in Colombia. [2]
It is a small, non-venomous snake characterized by pale brown dorsal coloration with irregular darker blotches and a cream-colored belly. Atractus punctiventris is oviparous and primarily terrestrial, inhabiting forested areas. Detailed information on its ecology and population status remains limited. [3]