Trimorphodon biscutatus
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Trimorphodon biscutatus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Trimorphodon |
Species: | T. biscutatus
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Binomial name | |
Trimorphodon biscutatus |
The western lyre snake (Trimorphodon biscutatus) is a mildly venomous colubrid snake native to Mexico and Guatemala.
Description
They are a moderately sized snake, attaining lengths of approximately 1 meter at adult size. They are generally a brown, tan or grey in color with dark brown blotching down the back. They have large eyes with vertical pupils.
Behavior
They are nocturnal and secretive, spending most of their time in rock crevices, and other areas difficult for potential predators to access. Their diet consists of lizards, small rodents, frogs, and bats. Their venom is not considered to be harmful to humans.
References
- ^ Frost, D.R.; Hammerson, G.A.; Gadsden, H. (2021). "Trimorphodon biscutatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T198527A2530169. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T198527A2530169.en. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- Species Trimorphodon biscutatus at The Reptile Database
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