Phalotris mertensi
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| Phalotris mertensi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Phalotris |
| Species: | P. mertensi |
| Binomial name | |
| Phalotris mertensi (Hoge, 1955) | |
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Phalotris mertensi is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae.[2] The species is native to central eastern South America.
The specific name, mertensi, is in honor of German herpetologist Robert Mertens.[3]: 176
Geographic distribution
Phalotris mertensi is found in southeastern Brazil, in the Brazilian states of Goiás, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná, and São Paulo.[1][2] It is also found in eastern Paraguay.[1]
Habitat
Description
A medium-sized species of snake, Phalotris mertensi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 1.26 m (4.1 ft). Males reach sexual maturity at 48 cm (19 in) SVL, and females at 51 cm (20 in).[1]
Behavior
Diet
Phalotris mertensi preys upon caecilians.[1]
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