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SWAMP LIOPHIS Erythrolamprus frenatus
A strongly-patterned Liophis of wetland areas, that shares the red underside with the Almaden Liophis Erythrolamprus almadensis. Note the smooth scales of the upperside and the odd, "mis-matched" arrangement of the black squares on the ventral side. Its a small snake, reaching a maximum length of around 60cm. They feed mainly on small frogs and fish, being semi-aquatic, hiding amongst floating vegetation and striking at their prey. This is a non-aggressive and completely inoffensive species.
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FIGURE 1 - (FPREP638PH) Adult, Estancia Laguna Blanca, Departamento San Pedro (Helen Pheasey December 2011 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 2 - (FPREP639PH) Same individual as (FPREP638PH) dorsal (Helen Pheasey December 2011 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 3 - (FPREP640PH) Same individual as (FPREP638PH) ventral (Helen Pheasey December 2011 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 4 - (FPREP641PH) Same individual as (FPREP638PH) lateral head (Helen Pheasey December 2011 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 5 - (FPREP642PH) Same individual as (FPREP638PH) dorsal head (Helen Pheasey December 2011 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 6 - (FPREP643PH) Same individual as (FPREP638PH) ventral head (Helen Pheasey December 2011 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 7 - (FPREP644PH) Same individual as (FPREP638PH) subcaudal (Helen Pheasey December 2011 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 8 - (FPREP409PH) Remains of adult dorsal side, Estancia Laguna Blanca, Departamento San Pedro (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 9 - (FPREP410PH) Same individual lateral (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 10 - (FPREP411PH) Same individual ventral (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
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