Biology:Ptyas luzonensis

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Short description: Species of snake

Ptyas luzonensis
Ptyas luzonensis from Barangay Dibuluan, San Mariano - ZooKeys-266-001-g092.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Ptyas
Species:
P. luzonensis
Binomial name
Ptyas luzonensis
(Günther, 1873)
Synonyms

Zaocys luzonensis Günther, 1873

Ptyas luzonensis, commonly known as the smooth-scaled mountain rat snake, is a species of Rat snake in the family Colubridae.[2] This snake lives in mountainous area but they go for streams and rivers to hunt and drink. Their favourite or common prey is mainly frogs but they also eat rodents, bats and lizards. This species of snake can attain lengths of 6 to 8 feet.

Etymology

The specific name, luzonensis, was given in reference to Luzon, the place of its discovery.

Geographic range

Ptyas luzonensis is endemic to the Philippines , where it is found on the islands of Negros, Luzon, Panay and Polillo.[2]

References

  1. Brown, R., Gonzalez, J.C. & Gaulke, M. 2009. Ptyas luzonensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T96251357A96251360. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T169846A6681627.en. Downloaded on 9 June 2020.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Ptyas luzonensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 9 June 2020.

Further reading

  • Günther, 1873 : Notes on some reptiles and batrachians obtained by Dr. Adolf Bernhard Meyer in Celebes and the Philippine Islands. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London, vol. 1873, p. 165-172 (Full text).

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