Dipsas neuwiedi
| Dipsas neuwiedi | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Dipsas |
| Species: | D. neuwiedi
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| Binomial name | |
| Dipsas neuwiedi (Ihering, 1911)
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Dipsas neuwiedi, also known commonly as Neuwied's tree snake and dormideira-cinzenta (gray sleepyhead) in Brazilian Portuguese, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Brazil.[2]
Etymology
The specific name, neuwiedi, is in honor of German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied.[3]: 189
Description
A medium-sized species of snake, Dipsas neuwiedi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 66 cm (26 in).[1]
Geographic distribution
Dipsas neuwiedi is found in southeastern Brazil.[1][2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of Dipsas neuwiedi are forest and savanna, at elevations from sea level to 1,450 m (4,760 ft).[1]
Behavior
Dipsas neuwiedi is arboreal and nocturnal.[1][2]
Diet
Dipsas neuwiedi preys upon snails and slugs.[1][2]
Reproduction
Dipsas neuwiedi is oviparous.[1][2] Clutch size is about eight eggs.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Silveira AL, Prudente AL da C, Argôlo AJS, Abrahão CR, Nogueira C de C, Strüssmann C, Loebmann D, Barbo FE, Franco FL, Costa GC, de Moura GJB, Zaher H el D, Borges-Martins M, Martins MRC, Oliveira ME, Hoogmoed MS, Marques OAV, Passos PGH, Bérnils RS, Kawashita-Ribeiro RA, Sawaya RJ, Guedes da Costa TB (2019). "Dipsas neuwiedi ". In: The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019. Accessed on 31 January 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f Dipsas neuwiedi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 13 November 2014.
- ^ Beolens, B.; Watkins, M.; Grayson, M. (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. xiii + 296. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5.
Further reading
- Arruda, Larissa F.; Folly, Henrique; Guedes, Jhonny J.M.; Feio, Renato N. (2017). "Sibynomorphus neuwiedi (Neuwiedi's [sic] Snail-eating Snake). Chromatic Anomaly". Herpetological Review. 48 (4): 867.
- Barbosa, Vanessa do Nascimento; Silva Amaral, Jéssica Monique da; Santos, Letícia Morais dos; Rodrigues França, Frederico Gustavo (2025). "Dipsas neuwiedi (Neuwied's Tree Snake). Reproduction". Herpetological Review. 55 (2): 279–280.
- Freiberg, M. (1982). Snakes of South America. Hong Kong: T.F.H. Publications. ISBN 0-87666-912-7. 189 pp. (Sibynomorphus mikanii neuwiedi, p. 110).
- Ihering, R. (1911). "As Cobras do Brasil ". Revista do Museu Paulista. 8: 273–379. (Cochliophagus mikani neuwiedi, new subspecies. p. 333). (in Portuguese).