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Species of snake From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dary's burrowing snake (Adelphicos daryi) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Guatemala.[3]
Dary's burrowing snake | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Adelphicos |
Species: | A. daryi |
Binomial name | |
Adelphicos daryi | |
The specific name, daryi, is in honor of Guatemalan biologist Mario Dary Rivera (1928-1981).[2][4]
A. daryi is a member of the veraepacis species group.[3]
A. daryi is endemic to the Guatemalan central highlands in pine-oak forests, at elevations from 1,300–2,135 m (4,265–7,005 ft).[1]
A. daryi is large for its species group. Females may attain a total length (including tail) of 57 cm (22 in), and males may exceed 40 cm (16 in) in total length.[3]
Dary's burrowing snake is terrestrial, fossorial, and mainly nocturnal.[1]
A. daryi is threatened by urban sprawl.[1]
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