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SPOTTED GROUND-SNAKE Taeniophallus occipitalis
A ground-dwelling species with a wide distribution in South America, though uncommonly encountered.The most obvious distinguishing character is the presence of the pale "brackets" located posteriorly on the upper side of the head. The species is widely distributed and is found in a variety of habitats, both dry and humid. The largest examples reach no more than 60cm.
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FIGURE 1 - (FPREP297PH) Adult, location unknown (Alberto Esquivel undated).
FIGURE 1 - (FPREP792PH) Adult, Laguna Blanca, Departamento San Pedro (Helen Pheasey March 2013 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 2 - (FPREP793PH) Same individual as (FPREP792PH) lateral (Helen Pheasey March 2013 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 3 - (FPREP794PH) Same individual as (FPREP792PH) dorsal (Helen Pheasey March 2013 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 4 - (FPREP795PH) Same individual as (FPREP792PH) head lateral (Helen Pheasey March 2013 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 5 - (FPREP796PH) Same individual as (FPREP792PH) head dorsal (Helen Pheasey March 2013 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 6 - (FPREP797PH) Same individual as (FPREP792PH) head ventral (Helen Pheasey March 2013 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 7 - (FPREP798PH) Same individual as (FPREP792PH) lateral (Helen Pheasey March 2013 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 8 - (FPREP799PH) Same individual as (FPREP792PH) lateral scale detail (Helen Pheasey March 2013 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 9 - (FPREP800PH) Same individual as (FPREP792PH) cloaca with broken tail (Helen Pheasey March 2013 - Para La Tierra).
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