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Photographs on this web-site were taken by Rebecca Smith, Para La Tierra and Silvia Centrón and are used with permission.
SOUTHERN STRIPED SNAKE Lygophis meridionalis
Formerly classified in the genus Liophis, this is a fast-moving, ground-dwelling snake. It is a widespread species in grassy habitats, feeding mainly on small frogs. This species can be identified by its simultaneously striped and spotted scale pattern.
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FIGURE 1 - (FPREP390PH) Adult head detail, location unknown (Silvia Centrón undated).
FIGURE 2 - (FPREP866PH) Adult, Reserva Natural Laguna Blanca, Departamento San Pedro (Rebecca Smith April 2014 - Para La Tierra)
FIGURE 3 - (FPREP867PH) Same individual, dorsal (Rebecca Smith April 2014 - Para La Tierra)
FIGURE 4 - (FPREP868PH) Same individual, head lateral (Rebecca Smith April 2014 - Para La Tierra)
FIGURE 5 - (FPREP869PH) Same individual, head dorsal (Rebecca Smith April 2014 - Para La Tierra)
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