Atractus arangoi
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| Atractus arangoi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Atractus |
| Species: | A. arangoi |
| Binomial name | |
| Atractus arangoi Prado, 1940 | |
Atractus arangoi, also known commonly as the big ground snake and the brown ground snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Colombia.[2]
The specific name, arangoi, is in honor of Colombian physician and naturalist Andrés Posada-Arango.[3]: 10
Geographic distribution
Atractus arangoi is found in southwestern Colombia, in Putumayo Department.[1][2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Atractus arangoi is rainforest.[1]
Behavior
Atractus arangoi is terrestrial.[1]
