Mograbin diadem snake
Species of snake
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The Mograbin diadem snake (Spalerosophis dolichospilus), also known commonly as Werner's diadem snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to northwestern Africa.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Spalerosophis |
| Species: | S. dolichospilus |
| Binomial name | |
| Spalerosophis dolichospilus (F. Werner, 1923) | |
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Geographic range
Habitat
The natural habitats of S. dolichospilus are subtropical or tropical, dry shrubland, rocky areas, arable land, and pastureland.[1]
Etymology
The common name, Mograbin diadem snake, is derived from "Maghreb", meaning "west" in Arabic.
Description
Spalerosophis dolichospilus is usually about 120 cm (3.9 ft) in total length (including tail), but can reach 150 cm (4.9 ft). It is orange with circular spots of reddish or greenish brown.[4]
Behavior
Spalerosophis dolichospilus is very agile and can move quickly over rocky substrates.[4]
