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Tantilla miyatai

Tantilla miyatai is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.

Etymology

The specific name, miyatai, is in honor of American herpetologist (1951–1983).

Geographic distribution

Tantilla miyatai is found in the northern Sierra region of Ecuador, in Pichincha Province.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Tantilla miyatai is forest, at an altitude of .

Reproduction

Tantilla miyatai is oviparous.

References

Further reading

  • ("Tantilla miyatai, Wilson and Knight, new species").