
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

General Info

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.

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Natricinae Genus
Swampsnakes Species
Liodytes pygaea cyclas