Atractus mariselae

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Atractus mariselae, also known commonly as Marisela's ground snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Venezuela.[2]

Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Serpentes
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Atractus mariselae
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Atractus
Species:
A. mariselae
Binomial name
Atractus mariselae
Lancini, 1969
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Etymology

The specific name, mariselae, is in honor of Marisela Urosa Zambrano.[3]: 169 

Geographic range

Atractus mariselae is found in northwestern Venezuela, in the Venezuelan state of Trujillo.[1][2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Atractus mariselae is forest, at altitudes of 1,200–1,800 m (3,900–5,900 ft), but it has also been found in artificial habitats, including coffee plantations, gardens, and pastures.[1]

Reproduction

Atractus mariselae is oviparous.[1][2] Adult females lay eggs in communal nests, which are shared with other species of Atractus and may contain more than 350 eggs.[1]

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