Conophis morai


Conophis morai, also known commonly as Mora's road guarder, the Tuxtlan road guarder, and guarda caminos de Mora in Mexican Spanish, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to Mexico.

Etymology

The specific name, morai, is in honor of biologist Roberto Mora who collected the holotype.

Geographic distribution

Conophis morai is endemic to the Mexican state of Veracruz.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Conophis morai is forest, at elevations around.

Reproduction

Conophis morai is oviparous.

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