Dryophylax gambotensis

Dryophylax gambotensis is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Colombia.

Etymology

The species is named after its type locality Gambote, Bolivar, Colombia.
It is also called 'Thermodynastes gambotensis'''''

Description

D. gambotensis contains 19 dorsal rows of smooth, weakly keeled scales and a single scale pit. It features a stout, spinous hemipenis. The maxillary teeth configuration is 12-14+2G, with 13+2G being the most common. Its chin is heavily pigmented, and larger scales may show contrasting pale centres. There is a presence of 7 supralabials.

Habitat and Behavior

This species is native to Gambote, in Bolivar region in Colombia.

Life cycle

It has a viviparous mode of reproduction.