| Mograbin diadem snake | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Spalerosophis |
| Species: | S. dolichospilus |
| Binomial name | |
| Spalerosophis dolichospilus (F. Werner, 1923) | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
The Mograbin diadem snake (Spalerosophis dolichospilus), also known commonly as Werner's diadem snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to northwestern Africa.
Spalerosophis dolichospilus is found in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. [3]
The natural habitats of S. dolichospilus are subtropical or tropical, dry shrubland, rocky areas, arable land, and pastureland. [1]
The common name, Mograbin diadem snake, is derived from "Maghreb", meaning "west" in Arabic.
Spalerosophis dolichospilus is usually about 120 cm (3.9 ft) in total length (including tail), but can reach 150 cm (4.9 ft). It is orange with circular spots of reddish or greenish brown. [4]
Spalerosophis dolichospilus is very agile and can move quickly over rocky substrates. [4]
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