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Phalotris
''Phalotris'' is a genus of snakes of the subfamily Dipsadinae. Geographic range All species of the genus ''Phalotris'' are found in South America''. Species The following 19 species are recognized as being valid.. * ''Phalotris bilineatus'' (Duméril, Bibron, G. & Duméril, 1854) * ''Phalotris concolor'' Hebert Ferrarezzi, Ferrarezzi, 1993 * ''Phalotris cuyanus'' (:es:José Miguel Alfredo Maria Cei, Cei, 1984) * ''Phalotris illustrator'' Scrocchi, Giraudo, & Nenda, 2022 * ''Phalotris labiomaculatus'' Thales de Lema, de Lema, 2002 * ''Phalotris lativittatus'' Ferrarezzi, 1993 * ''Phalotris lemniscatus'' (A.M.C. Duméril, Bibron & A.H.A. Duméril, 1854) * ''Phalotris matogrossensis'' de Lema, Fernanda Maurer D'Agostini, D'Agostini & Lize Helena Cappellari, Cappellari, 2005 * ''Phalotris mertensi'' (:fr:Alphonse Richard Hoge, Hoge, 1955) * ''Phalotris multipunctatus'' Giuseppe Puorto, Puorto & Ferrarezzi, 1993 * ''Phalotris nasutus'' (João Florêncio Gomes, Gomes, 1915) * ''Phalo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phalotris Lemniscatus
''Phalotris lemniscatus'' is a species of venomous snake found in South America. It's usually known as Pampeana black headed snake or Duméril's diadem snake. Description and behavior The fossorial habits certainly favor its adaptation, giving it less visibility in Anthropized areas. On the other hand, it's important to note that this species has a slender body, with a relatively reduced head, short tail, and size that generally does not exceed 50 cm in total length, although specimens of up to 68 cm have been reported. It feeds on small reptiles such as amphisbaenians, other snakes and lizards. Usually makes a defensive demonstration in the presence of a human, behaving in a shy and never aggressive way. The color pattern and design allow an easy identification between the different snake species found in Uruguay. Dorsal coloration is reddish or orange with black longitudinal lines, and the vertebral region line may be absent or reduced. The head is mostly black and has a White ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |