Atractus eriki
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| Atractus eriki | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Atractus |
| Species: | A. eriki |
| Binomial name | |
| Atractus eriki | |
Atractus eriki is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Venezuela.
The specific name, eriki, is in honor of Erik La Marca (born 1990), who is the youngest son of Venezuelan herpetologist Enrique La Marca.[2]