• Source: Dryophylax gambotensis
  • Dryophylax gambotensis is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Colombia.


    Taxonomy




    Etymology


    The species is named after its type locality Gambote, Bolivar, Colombia.
    It is also called Thermodynastes gambotensis


    Description


    D. gambotensis contains 19 dorsal rows of smooth, weakly keeled scales and a single scale pit. It features a stout, spinous hemipenis. The maxillary teeth configuration is 12-14+2G, with 13+2G being the most common. Its chin is heavily pigmented, and larger scales may show contrasting pale centres. There is a presence of 7 supralabials.


    Habitat and Behavior


    This species is natice to Gambote, in Bolivar region in Colombia.


    Life cycle


    It has a viviparous mode of reproduction.


    References

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