Smooth machete savane

Chironius scurrulus

''Chironius scurrulus'', commonly known as the smooth machete savane, is a large slender colubrid snake. It is also known as Wagler's sipo.
Chironius scurrulus detail Chironius scurrulus,Ecuador,Geotagged,Smooth machete savane,Spring

Appearance

The dorsal scales are in only 10 rows.
Chironius scurrulus seen from canoe around Napo Cultural Center Chironius scurrulus,Ecuador,Geotagged,Smooth machete savane,Spring

Behavior

It feeds on frogs and lizards. They are diurnal. They live in primary and secondary forest habitats, on the ground or small trees, or in shrubs and bushes.

Habitat

It feeds on frogs and lizards. They are diurnal. They live in primary and secondary forest habitats, on the ground or small trees, or in shrubs and bushes.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyColubridae
GenusChironius
SpeciesC. scurrulus
Photographed in
Ecuador