Ridgehead snake
A species of Manolepis Scientific name : Manolepis putnami Genus : Manolepis
Ridgehead snake, A species of Manolepis
Scientific name: Manolepis putnami
Genus: Manolepis
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Description General Info
Description
The ridgehead snake (Manolepis putnami) is a snake endemic to southeastern Mexico.
General Info
Diet
Ridgehead snake's dietary habits are unfortunately unknown, as this species, often referred to as an ancient shark, is extinct with feeding habits that remain largely speculative due to limited fossil records.
Appearance
Ridgehead snake was a large marine fish, approximately two meters in length. It had a naturally streamlined body shape with sturdy bony plates that covered its skin. Its coloration was mostly dark with lighter bands on its body. It also boasted a distinctive elongated snout which was lined with sharp teeth. No known significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies were identified for this prehistoric fish.
Behavior
As a prehistoric fish, ridgehead snake exhibited behaviors typically found in aquatic species. Predominantly solitary, it likely hunted in the deep seas, evidenced by its sharp, lanceolate teeth adapted for seizing squids and fish. Its large body size suggests few natural predators, reducing the need for territorial behavior. Unfortunately, due to fossil limitations, further details of its behavioral adaptations remain largely speculative.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Manolepis Species
Ridgehead snake 
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