Philothamnus battersbyi, also known commonly as Battersby's green snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to northeastern Africa.
The specific name, battersbyi, is in honor of British herpetologist James Clarence Battersby (1901–1993).[3]
P. battersbyi is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.[2]
P. battersbyi is found in a variety of natural habitats close to water, including forest, savanna, grassland, and freshwater wetlands, at altitudes from sea level to 2,600 m (8,500 ft).[1] It has also been found in polluted streams in major cities.[1]
The holotype of P. battersbyi, an adult female, has a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 76.2 cm (30.0 in) and a tail length of 28.3 centimetres (11.1 in).[4]
P. battersbyi is arboreal[1][2] and diurnal.[1]
P. battersbyi preys upon amphibians, which may include caecilians, frogs, and toads.[1]
P. battersbyi is oviparous.[2] Clutch size is 3–11 eggs. Some communal nesting has been observed, with as many as 40 adult females laying over 100 eggs together in one nest.[1]
Philothamnus battersbyi, also known commonly as Battersby's green snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to northeastern Africa.
Philothamnus battersbyi Philothamnus generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Colubridae familian sailkatuta dago.
Philothamnus battersbyi Philothamnus generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Colubridae familian sailkatuta dago.
Philothamnus battersbyi est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Colubridae[1].
Cette espèce se rencontre au Soudan, en Éthiopie, en Somalie, en Ouganda, au Kenya et en Tanzanie[1].
L'holotype de Philothamnus battersbyi[2], une femelle adulte, mesure 1 045 mm dont 283 mm pour la queue.
Cette espèce est nommée en l'honneur de James Clarence Battersby[1].
Philothamnus battersbyi est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Colubridae.
Philothamnus battersbyi là một loài rắn trong họ Rắn nước. Loài này được Loveridge mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1951.[1]
Philothamnus battersbyi là một loài rắn trong họ Rắn nước. Loài này được Loveridge mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1951.