Dary's burrowing snake
Species of snake
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Dary's burrowing snake (Adelphicos daryi) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Guatemala.[3]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Adelphicos |
| Species: | A. daryi |
| Binomial name | |
| Adelphicos daryi | |
Etymology
The specific name, daryi, is in honor of Guatemalan biologist Mario Dary Rivera (1928-1981).[2][4]
Taxonomy
A. daryi is a member of the veraepacis species group.[3]
Geographic range and habitat
Description
A. daryi is large for its species group. Females may attain a total length (including tail) of 57 cm (22 in), and males may exceed 40 cm (16 in) in total length.[3]
Behavior
Dary's burrowing snake is terrestrial, fossorial, and mainly nocturnal.[1]
Conservation status
A. daryi is threatened by urban sprawl.[1]
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