Urotheca myersi

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Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Serpentes
Urotheca myersi
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Urotheca
Species:
U. myersi
Binomial name
Urotheca myersi
Savage & Lahanas, 1989

Urotheca myersi is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Costa Rica.[2]

The specific name, myersi, is in honor of American herpetologist Charles William Myers.[3]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Urotheca myersi is forest, at altitudes of 1,500–2,255 m (4,921–7,398 ft).[1]

Description

Dorsally, Urotheca myersi is uniformly dark brown, except for the head which is lighter brown. Ventrally, it is bright canary yellow.[2]

Behavior

Urotheca myersi is terrestrial.[1]

Diet

Urotheca myersi preys upon salamanders and frogs.[1]

Reproduction

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