Atractus medusa
Atractus medusa
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Dipsadidae
Atractus medusa is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to northwestern South America. Etymology The specific name, medusa, refers to the Greek mythological female monster, Medusa, who had venomous snakes for hair.
Atractus medusa est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Dipsadidae. Répartition Cette espèce est endémique de l'île Gorgona dans le département de Cauca en Colombie. Publication originale Passos, Mueses-Cisneros, Lynch & Fernandes, 2009 : Pacific lowland snakes of the genus Atractus (Serpentes: Dipsadidae), with description of three new species.
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Distribution
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