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Atractus micheleae
Species of snake From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Atractus micheleae is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Venezuela.[2]
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Etymology
The specific name, micheleae, is in honor of Venezuelan ecologist Michele Ataroff Soler. She collected the holotype.[3]: 178
Geographic distribution
Atractus micheleae is found in the Venezuelan states of Mérida[1][2] and Táchira.[1]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Atractus micheleae is forest, at elevations of 1,000–1,700 m (3,300–5,600 ft).[1]
Behavior
Atractus micheleae is terrestrial.[1]
Reproduction
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