Phimophis vittatus

Phimophis vittatus, also known as the banded pampas snake, is a species of colubrid snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae.[3] It is endemic to South America.[1]

Phimophis vittatus

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Phimophis
Species:
P. vittatus
Binomial name
Phimophis vittatus
(Boulenger, 1896)[2]
Synonyms
  • Pimophis vittatus Leynaud & Bucher, 1999
  • Rhinostoma guianense Serié, 1915
  • Rhinostoma vittatum Boulenger, 1896

Distribution and habitat

The species has been recorded from shrubland, savannah and forest habitats in Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay.[1]

Ecology

The species is terrestrial, burrowing in sandy soils. It has nocturnal habits and preys mainly on lizards.[1]

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References
  1. Arzamendia, V., Fitzgerald, L., Giraudo, A., Kacoliris, F., Montero, R., Pelegrin, N., Scrocchi, G. & Williams, J. (2016). "Banded Pampas Snake". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016. Retrieved 2020-07-25.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
  2. Boulenger, George Albert (1896). Catalogue of the snakes in the British Museum (Natural History). 3. p. 115.
  3. "Phimophis vittatus". Catalogue of Life. ITIS. Species 2000.CS1 maint: others (link)
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