Atractus mariselae

Atractus mariselae, also known commonly as Marisela's ground snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Venezuela.^[2]

Atractus mariselae
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Serpentes
Family:	Colubridae
Genus:	Atractus
Species:	A. mariselae
Binomial name
Atractus mariselae Lancini, 1969

Etymology

The specific name, mariselae, is in honor of Marisela Urosa Zambrano.^[3]: 169

Geographic range

Atractus mariselae is found in northwestern Venezuela, in the Venezuelan state of Trujillo.^[1][2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Atractus mariselae is forest, at altitudes of 1,200–1,800 m (3,900–5,900 ft), but it has also been found in artificial habitats, including coffee plantations, gardens, and pastures.^[1]

Reproduction

Atractus mariselae is oviparous.^[1][2] Adult females lay eggs in communal nests, which are shared with other species of Atractus and may contain more than 350 eggs.^[1]