Speckled racer
A species of Neotropical racers Scientific name : Drymobius margaritiferus Genus : Neotropical racers
Speckled racer, A species of Neotropical racers
Scientific name: Drymobius margaritiferus
Genus: Neotropical racers
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Description General Info
Description
Drymobius margaritiferus, commonly known as the speckled racer, is a species of nonvenomous colubrid snake native to the Americas. The specific name, margaritiferus, means "pearl-bearing" in Latin, referring to the pearl-like spots on the dorsal scales.
General Info
Lifespan
8-15 years
Diet
Speckled racer primarily feeds on arthropods, making it an insectivore. Its dietary preferences include a variety of insects, caterpillars, spiders, and occasionally small lizards, demonstrating opportunistic feeding behavior when resources are abundant.
Appearance
Speckled racer is a medium-sized snake with a slender body. Its skin, coated in shiny scales, is greenish to bluish in hue with black or brown markings down its back. These markings can resemble triangles or chevrons. A unique feature is its vibrant yellow eyes with black, round pupils. No discernible differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies are observed.
Behavior
Speckled racer is a diurnal, actively foraging arboreal serpent with exceptional climbing skills. It displays sexually dimorphic behaviors, males engage in aggressive combats for access to females. Vital for its survival in the tropical biome, speckled racer exhibits rapid color-changing capability, aiding in both predation and avoidance of predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Neotropical racers Species
Speckled racer 
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