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Species of snake From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dixon's ground snake (Erythrolamprus atraventer) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Southeastern Brazil.
Dixon's ground snake | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Subfamily: | Dipsadinae |
Genus: | Erythrolamprus |
Species: | E. atraventer |
Binomial name | |
Erythrolamprus atraventer | |
Synonyms[2] | |
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Erythrolamprus atraventer belongs to the genus Erythrolamprus, which contains over 50 species. The genus Erythrolamprus belongs to the subfamily Dipsadinae, which is sometimes referred to as the family Dipsadidae. The relationships of Erythrolamprus species located in northern South America can be shown in the cladogram below, based on molecular DNA analysis:[4]
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E. atraventer is found in the Brazilian states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.[1][2]
E. atraventer occurs in the upland areas of the Atlantic Forest, forest edges, in wet areas, and in both forested and open areas. It is terrestrial and diurnal.[1]
The holotype, a male, measures 505 mm (19.9 in) in total length, which includes 108 mm (4.3 in) tail. Female topotypes had relatively shorter tails. The belly is black, as indicated by its specific name (from Latin atra (=black) and venter (=belly)).[3] Later studies indicate a maximum length of 800 mm (31 in).[1]
The IUCN did not identify any overt threats affecting E. atraventer, and lists the species as "Least Concern". It is locally common, e.g., in the Serra do Mar State Park.[1]
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