Uromacer catesbyi, also known commonly as the blunt-headed Hispaniolan vine snake and Catesby's pointed snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the island of Hispaniola.
The specific name, catesbyi, is in honor of English naturalist Mark Catesby.[3]
U. catesbyi is native to the Dominican Republic and Haiti.[2]
Although the preferred natural habitat of U. catesbyi is forest at altitudes from sea level to 1,300 m (4,300 ft), it is also often found in disturbed areas.[1]
U. catesbyi is an arboreal species.[2]
U. catesbyi preys upon frogs, lizards, and birds.[1]
U. catesbyi is oviparous.[1][2]
Including the nominotypical subspecies, eight subspecies are recognized as being valid.[2]
Nota bene: A binomial authority or trinomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species or subspecies was originally described in a genus other than Uromacer.
Uromacer catesbyi, also known commonly as the blunt-headed Hispaniolan vine snake and Catesby's pointed snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the island of Hispaniola.
Uromacer catesbyi Uromacer generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Dipsadidae familian sailkatuta dago.
Uromacer catesbyi Uromacer generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Dipsadidae familian sailkatuta dago.
Uromacer catesbyi est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Dipsadidae[1].
Cette espèce est endémique d'Hispaniola[1] :
Selon Reptarium Reptile Database (28 août 2013)[2] :
Cette espèce est nommée en l'honneur de Mark Catesby[3].
Uromacer catesbyi est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Dipsadidae.
Uromacer catesbyi là một loài rắn trong họ Rắn nước. Loài này được Schlegel mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1837.[1]
Uromacer catesbyi là một loài rắn trong họ Rắn nước. Loài này được Schlegel mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1837.