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Liodytes pygaea cyclas
A species of Swampsnakes Scientific name : Liodytes pygaea cyclas Genus : Swampsnakes
Liodytes pygaea cyclas, A species of Swampsnakes
Scientific name: Liodytes pygaea cyclas
Genus: Swampsnakes
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General Info
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General Info
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Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Liodytes pygaea cyclas is an avid consumer of small amphibians, notably being fond of frogs. Its diet also includes other soft-bodied prey such as tadpoles, fish, and occasionally invertebrates when the opportunity presents itself.
Appearance
Liodytes pygaea cyclas is a small to medium-sized semi-aquatic snake with a slender, elongated body. Its smooth, glossy skin displays a uniform black or dark brown coloration, while its undersides are typically lighter with streaks of yellowish or whitish. Notable features include a sharply tapered tail and reduced ventral scales typical of swimming species. Differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies are not significantly recognized.
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Natricinae Genus
Swampsnakes Species
Liodytes pygaea cyclas