Atractus lasallei Amaral, 1931 is a animal in the Colubridae family, order null, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Atractus lasallei Amaral, 1931

Atractus lasallei Amaral, 1931

Lasalle's ground snake (Atractus lasallei) is an oviparous colubrid snake endemic to northwestern Colombia.

Family
Genus
Atractus
Order
Class
Squamata

About Atractus lasallei Amaral, 1931

Atractus lasallei Amaral, 1931, commonly known as Lasalle's ground snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae, family Colubridae. This species is endemic to Colombia. It is found specifically in Antioquia Department, in the northwestern part of the country. Its preferred natural habitat is forest, at altitudes ranging from 1,500 meters to 2,300 meters (which is 4,900 feet to 7,500 feet). Atractus lasallei reproduces by laying eggs, meaning it is oviparous.

Photo: (c) Daniel Bocanumenth E., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Daniel Bocanumenth E. · cc-by-nc-sa

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Squamata Colubridae Atractus

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