Subphylum Vertebrata Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Serpentes | |
Similar Dipsas gracilis, Catesby's snail‑eater, Dipsas indica, Dipsas variegata | ||
Dipsas pratti or Pratt's snail-eater is a species of arboreal snake of the family Dipsadidae. The species is endemic to northern South America.
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Etymology
The specific name, pratti, is in honor of British naturalist Antwerp Edgar Pratt.
Geographic range
D. pratti is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
Biology
Very few examples of D. pratti have been studied, and the first photograph of a live example of this species was only published in 2012.
References
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