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Dendrophidion percarinatum
Species of snake From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dendrophidion percarinatum, commonly known as the South American forest racer, is a snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in forests in Central and northern South America.[2]
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Description
Dendrophidion percarinatum is a forest snake that lives on the forest floor. Its size varies from 40.1 to 85.2 cm (15.8 to 33.5 in).[3] It has 147 to 170 ventral scales, 84 to 106 dorsal scales,[3] and 133 to 164 subcaudal scales.[4] One main characteristic is the presence of a divided anal plate.[5] Its coloration is dark brown or gray dorsally, with a lighter, cream color on its underbelly. Additionally, on its dorsal side, it has black cross bars with light dots that cover most of the snake's body.[5]
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Geographic distribution
Dendrophidion percarinatum is found in Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, northern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela,[2] with the population in Venezuela believed to be a distinct population from the rest of the range.[3][6] It is normally found at elevations <1000 m but has been found up to 1200 m in southwestern Costa Rica.[3]
Behavior
Dendrophidion percarinatum is a diurnal and semi-arboreal snake that primarily consumes frogs, lizards, and other small animals that live in the leaf litter present on the forest floor.[3]
Reproduction
Dendrophidion percarinatum is oviparous, and has an average clutch size of 3 to 6 eggs.[3][7]
References
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