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]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Phimophis |
| Species: | P. vittatus |
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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
- 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)
- Boulenger, George Albert (1896). Catalogue of the snakes in the British Museum (Natural History). 3. p. 115.
- "Phimophis vittatus". Catalogue of Life. ITIS. Species 2000.CS1 maint: others (link)
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