Phimophis vittatus

Phimophis vittatus, also known as the banded pampas snake, is a species of colubrid snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae.^[3] It is endemic to South America.^[1]

Phimophis vittatus
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Serpentes
Family:	Colubridae
Genus:	Phimophis
Species:	P. vittatus
Binomial name
Phimophis vittatus (Boulenger, 1896)[2]
Synonyms
Pimophis vittatus Leynaud & Bucher, 1999 Rhinostoma guianense Serié, 1915 Rhinostoma vittatum Boulenger, 1896

Distribution and habitat

The species has been recorded from shrubland, savannah and forest habitats in Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay.^[1]

Ecology

The species is terrestrial, burrowing in sandy soils. It has nocturnal habits and preys mainly on lizards.^[1]