South american forest racer
A species of Forest racers Scientific name : Dendrophidion percarinatum Genus : Forest racers
South american forest racer, A species of Forest racers
Scientific name: Dendrophidion percarinatum
Genus: Forest racers
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Description General Info
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Description
Dendrophidion percarinatum, commonly known as the South American forest racer, is a snake of the colubrid family.
General Info
Lifespan
7-12 years
Appearance
South american forest racer is a medium-sized snake, exhibiting a slender, elongated body covered in smooth, shiny scales. It primarily sports greenish or brownish hues, with a unique pattern of dark blotches running down its back and sides. The snake's tail ends in a distinctive sharp point. No significant visual differences exist between genders, ages, or subspecies.
Behavior
South american forest racer is a predominantly arboreal and nocturnal species, known to actively forage among treetops. It uses its slender body for rapid locomotion, aiding in foraging and predator evasion. Uniquely solitary, it only interacts with others during mating. Its distinctive behavior includes constriction of its prey before ingestion. Sedentary in its territory, it doesn't exhibit explicit territorial marking.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Forest racers Species
South american forest racer 
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