Atractus loveridgei
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Atractus loveridgei, also known commonly as Loveridge's ground snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Colombia.[2]
| Atractus loveridgei | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Atractus |
| Species: | A. loveridgei |
| Binomial name | |
| Atractus loveridgei Amaral, 1930 | |
Etymology
The specific name, loveridgei, is in honor of herpetologist Arthur Loveridge.[3]: 161
Geographic range
Atractus loveridgei is found in Antioquia Department, Colombia.[1][2]
Behavior
Atractus loveridgei is terrestrial and fossorial.[1]
Reproduction
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Further reading
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