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JAEGERīS LIOPHIS Erythrolamprus jaegeri
Like other species of Liophis this species is a fast-moving, ground-dwelling snake. It is a brightly-coloured and common species usually found in grasslands, especially close to water. In common with other member of the genus it is a non-venomous and inoffensive species, preferring to use its speed to escape danger. They feed mainly on amphibians and lay up to 14 eggs.
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FIGURE 1 - (FPREP871PH) Adult, Arroyos y Esteros km100, Departamento Cordillera (Paul Smith August 2014).
FIGURE 2 - (FPREP872PH) Same individual (Paul Smith August 2014).
FIGURE 3 - (FPREP873PH) Same individual dorsal view (Paul Smith August 2014).
FIGURE 4 - (FPREP874PH) Same individual ventral view (Paul Smith August 2014).
FIGURE 5 - (FPREP875PH) Same individual head lateral view (Paul Smith August 2014).
FIGURE 6 - (FPREP876PH) Same individual head dorsal view (Paul Smith August 2014).
FIGURE 7 - (FPREP877PH) Same individual head ventraņlview (Paul Smith August 2014).
