Western Lyre Snake
Trimorphodon biscutatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusTrimorphodon (Lyre Snakes)
- SpeciesTrimorphodon biscutatus (Western Lyre Snake)
About the Western Lyre Snake
The western lyre snake (Trimorphodon biscutatus) is a mildly venomous colubrid snake native to Mexico and Guatemala. They are a moderately sized snake, attaining lengths of approximately 1 meter at adult size. They are generally a brown, tan or grey in color with dark brown blotching down the back. They have large eyes with vertical pupils.
They are nocturnal and secretive, spending most of their time in rock crevices, and other areas difficult for potential predators to access. Their diet consists of lizards, small rodents, frogs, and bats. Their venom is not considered to be harmful to humans.
Species Trimorphodon biscutatus at The Reptile Database Yahooligans: Western Lyre Snake Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Western Lyre Snake in Cañón del Sumidero National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
More parks will be added in future updates.