Philodryas chamissonis (Wiegmann, 1835)


 

Synonyms:
Coronella Chamissonis Wiegmann, 1835
Psammophis temminckii Schlegel, 1837
Taeniophis tantillus Girard, 1854
Dromicus Temminckii Duméril, Bibron & Duméril, 1854
Dromicus chamissonis Steindachner, 1867
Liophis luctuosa Philippi, 1899

Sub-species: none

Lenght : about 100-140cm - 220 cm (Donoso Barros & Candiani, 1950).

Biotope : This species live in dry area and mountainous areas.

Distribution : Chili.

Remarks: Contrary to the other species, a sexual dichroism is observed. The females have only slightly longitudinal lines and the brown nuances are more luminous in the females.

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