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Dary's burrowing snake

Dary's burrowing snake (Adelphicos daryi) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Guatemala.

Etymology

The specific name, daryi, is in honor of Guatemalan biologist (1928-1981).

Taxonomy

A. daryi is a member of the veraepacis species group.

Geographic range and habitat

A. daryi is endemic to the Guatemalan central highlands in pine-oak forests, at elevations from .

Description

A. daryi is large for its species group. Females may attain a total length (including tail) of , and males may exceed in total length.

Behavior

Dary's burrowing snake is terrestrial, fossorial, and mainly nocturnal.

Conservation status

A. daryi is threatened by urban sprawl.

References

Further reading

  • (2008). Reptiles of Central America, 2nd Edition. Offenbach, Germany: Herpeton Verlag. 400 pp. . (Adelphicos daryi, p. 199).