Mograbin diadem snake

Mograbin diadem snake

Werner's diadem snake

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Spalerosophis dolichospilus

The Mograbin diadem snake (Spalerosophis dolichospilus ), also known commonly as Werner's diadem snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to northwestern Africa.

Animal name origin

The common name, Mograbin diadem snake, is derived from "Maghreb", meaning "west" in Arabic.

Appearance

Spalerosophis dolichospilus is usually about 120 cm (3.9 ft) in total length (including tail), but can reach 150 cm (4.9 ft). It is orange with circular spots of reddish or greenish brown.

Distribution

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Spalerosophis dolichospilus is found in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

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The natural habitats of S. dolichospilus are subtropical or tropical, dry shrubland, rocky areas, arable land, and pastureland.

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Habits and Lifestyle

Spalerosophis dolichospilus is very agile and can move quickly over rocky substrates.

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Mating Habits

Spalerosophis dolichospilus is oviparous.

References

1. Mograbin diadem snake Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mograbin_diadem_snake
2. Mograbin diadem snake on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61570/12517933

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