Scolecophis
| Scolecophis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Scolecophis Fitzinger, 1843 |
| Species: | S. atrocinctus
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| Binomial name | |
| Scolecophis atrocinctus (Schlegel, 1837)
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Scolecophis is a genus of snake in the family Colubridae that contains the sole species Scolecophis atrocinctus.[2] It is commonly known as the Black-banded snake.
It is found in Central America.[1][3] This snake is known to feed on invertebrates such as centipede and spiders.
References[]
- ^ a b Lamar, W.; Köhler , G.; Wilson, L.D. (2014). "Scolecophis atrocinctus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T203307A2763619. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T203307A2763619.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ Scolecophis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 5 December 2016.
- ^ Scolecophis atrocinctus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 5 December 2016.
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