Equatorial mussurana
A species of Mussurana Scientific name : Clelia equatoriana Genus : Mussurana
Equatorial mussurana, A species of Mussurana
Scientific name: Clelia equatoriana
Genus: Mussurana
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Description
Clelia equatoriana, commonly known as the equatorial mussarana, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to southeastern Central America and northwestern South America.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Equatorial mussurana boasts an exclusively carnivorous diet, systematically seeking out and consuming small vertebrates. Rodents and lizards primarily fuel its survival, but it also shows a marked predilection for other snakes.
Appearance
Equatorial mussurana is a moderately sized snake, long and slender, with a smooth, glossy surface. Its scales take on a remarkable black color, punctuated by striking patterns of red or orange bands. No notable differences exist in appearance due to age, sex, or subspecies. The head is relatively small with large, round eyes that have nostrils situated towards the front, making it a distinctive species among snakes.
Behavior
Equatorial mussurana exhibits ambush predation tactics to seize its prey swiftly. It's a nocturnal species, most active at dusk and dawn. The snake displays solitary behavior, interacting only for mating purposes. Equatorial mussurana demonstrates a territorial nature, retaliating aggressively when intruders enter its habitat. Adapted to neotropical climates, camouflaging among leaf litter aids its hunting and defense mechanisms.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Mussurana Species
Equatorial mussurana 
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