Rhadinella xerophila

Rhadinella xerophila is a very rare snake endemic to the seasonally dry forests and thornscrub of the Middle Motagua Valley in Guatemala. This snake is characterized by its orange auburn head and its small size. This species is related to the group of Rhadinella that have dark dorsal coloration, which mostly or completely obscures a pattern of longitudinal striping characteristic of the majority of species of Rhadinella.

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Rhadinella es un género de serpientes que pertenecen a la familia Dipsadidae. ​ Su área de distribución incluye México y América Central. ​ Especies Se reconocen las siguientes especies:​ Rhadinella anachoreta (Smith & Campbell, 1994) Rhadinella donaji Campbell, 2015 Rhadinella godmani (Günther, 1865) Rhadinella hannsteini (Stuart, 1949) Rhadinella hempsteadae (Stuart & Bailey, 1941) Rhadinella kanalchutchan (Mendelson & Kizirian, 1995) Rhadinella kinkelini (Boettger, 1898) Rhadinella lachrymans (Cope, 1870) Rhadinella montecristi (Mertens, 1952) Rhadinella pegosalyta (Mccranie, 2006)…