Geophis damiani facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Geophis damiani |
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Geophis
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damiani
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The Geophis damiani is a special kind of snake that belongs to the Colubridae family. This snake is found only in a very small part of the Yoro Department in Honduras. This means it is endemic to that area, and you won't find it anywhere else in the world!
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What's in a Name? The Story Behind G. damiani
This snake was named G. damiani to honor Damian Almendarez. He was a friend of the scientists who first described and named this unique snake species in 1998.
Where Does G. damiani Live? Its Habitat
The G. damiani snake loves to live in forests. It can be found in both rain forests and cloud forests. These snakes prefer to live at high places, usually between 1,680 and 1,750 meters (about 5,510 to 5,740 feet) above sea level.
What Does G. damiani Look Like?
You can tell the G. damiani apart from other snakes in its group by looking at its dorsal scales. These are the scales on its back. The G. damiani has 15 rows of dorsal scales along its body. Other types of Geophis snakes that live in the same area usually have 17 rows of these scales.
How Does G. damiani Live? Its Behavior
The G. damiani snake is a terrestrial animal, which means it spends its time on the ground. It is also fossorial, meaning it likes to burrow and live underground. This helps it stay safe and find food.
How Does G. damiani Reproduce?
The G. damiani snake is oviparous. This means that the female snake lays eggs, and the baby snakes hatch from these eggs.
