Dryophylax paraguanae

Dryophylax paraguanae is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Venezuela and Colombia.

Etymology

This species is named after its type locality, the Península de Paraguaná in Falcón state, Venezuela. The name is synonymous with Thamnodynastes paraguanae.

Description

Dryophylax paraguanae features weakly keeled dorsal scales arranged in 19-19-15 configuration. Its hemipenis is slender anc lacks spines. The maxillary teeth are typically arranged in 13+2G format, and its infralabials and chin is usually heavily pigmented. It has fewer ventrals and subcaudals than neighboring species like D. nattereri and ''D. gambotensis.''

Habitat

This species is native to Venezuela and Colombia. Its place of origin is Norte de Paraguana, Falcón State.

Life cycle

Snakes of this species follow a ovoviparous mode of reproduction.