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Stenophis Pseudogranuliceps
''Lycodryas'' is a genus of snakes in the Family (biology), family Pseudoxyrhophiidae. The genus contains nine species, seven of which are Endemism, endemic to the island of Madagascar, and two to the Comoros Islands. Its sister taxon is ''Phisalixella''. All of the species are harmless to humans. Ecology ''Lycodryas'' are Arboreal locomotion, arboreal snakes that are believed to be active hunters. However, their ecology is generally poorly known. Description ''Lycodryas'' are markedly elongated, slender-bodied snakes with often striking coloration. The head is distinct. They typically have 8 (range: 7–9) upper labials and 6–10 lower labial scale, labials, 1 Lore (anatomy), loreal scale, 17–19 rows of dorsal scales at mid-body and 13 or 15 rows of dorsal scales at the last ventral, 185–284 ventral scales, Anal scale, anal plate that is usually divided, and 70–130 subcaudal scales. The contracted pupil is a small vertical ellipse. Species The following nine species a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lycodryas Maculatus
''Lycodryas maculatus'', also known Common name, commonly as the spotted tree snake, is a species of snake in the Family (biology), family Pseudoxyrhophiidae. The species is Endemism, endemic to the Comoros. It is harmless to humans. Geographic range ''L. maculatus'' is found on the island Mayotte. Description ''L. maculatus'' may attain a total length of , which includes a tail long.George Albert Boulenger, Boulenger GA (1896). ''Catalogue of the Snakes in the British Museum (Natural History). Volume III., Containing the Colubridæ (Opisthoglyphæ and Proteroglyphæ) ...'' London: Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History). (Taylor and Francis, printers). xiv + 727 pp. + Plates I–XXV. (''Stenophis maculatus'', p. 43 + Plate IV, figure 2, lateral and dorsal views of head). Reproduction ''L. maculatus'' is Oviparity, oviparous. References Further reading *Albert Günther, Günther A (1858). ''Catalogue of the Colubrine Snakes in the Collection of the British Muse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
