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Gunther´s striped snake

A species of Lygophis
Scientific name : Lygophis anomalus Genus : Lygophis

Gunther´s striped snake, A species of Lygophis
Scientific name: Lygophis anomalus
Genus: Lygophis
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Gunther´s striped snake (Lygophis anomalus) Photo By carlossch , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Native to central South America, the gunther´s striped snake is only found on or near the banks of the Parana river. It is named after prolific taxonomist Albert Gunther. Despite its specialized habitat, it is a fairly common snake and not considered threatened.

General Info

Lifespan

3-5 years

Diet

Gunther´s striped snake is largely a carnivorous species with a strong preference for small rodents. Occasionally, this species ingests small reptiles and invertebrates, diversifying its nutritional intake.

Appearance

Gunther´s striped snake is a small, slender snake with a cylindrical body and smooth, glossy scales. Its main coloration is greenish-brown to dark brown with occasional black blotches along its flanks. It has a bright yellow belly and a narrow, elongated head. Notably, it does not have any differences in appearance with respect to age, gender, or subspecies.

Population

Stable
Gunther´s striped snake (Lygophis anomalus) Gunther´s striped snake (Lygophis anomalus) Photo By carlossch , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
Dipsadinae
Genus
Lygophis
Species
Gunther´s striped snake
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