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Basic information

Lampropeltis micropholis

Ecuadorian Milksnake

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderAmphisbaenians
FamilyColubrid Snakes
GenusKingsnakes and Milk Snakes
Czech name
Korálovka sedlatá andská
English name
Ecuadorian Milksnake
Alternative names
Andean milksnake, Black Milksnake, Ecuadoran Milksnake, Falsa coral interandina, South American Milksnake
Synonyms
Lampropeltis triangulum andesiana, Lampropeltis triangulum gaigeae
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Alpine, Forest, Mountain
Microhabitat
Terrestrial
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Size and appearance

Body length
max 1,990 mm
Body mass
max 672.6 g
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Biological characteristics

Activity
Diurnal
Diet
Carnivore
Foraging mode
Active
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Reproduction and development

Reproductive mode
Oviparous
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, eol traitbank, ReptTraits, SquamBase
Original documentation
ReptTraits · figshare-v4
Original documentation
SquamBase · 15122 · dryad-v5