Western false smooth snake
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The western false smooth snake or Iberian false smooth snake (Macroprotodon brevis) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae.
Feeding habits
The species feeds exclusively on vertebrates, mainly reptiles, and mostly long-bodied prey which are burrowers or live under rocks.[1]
Some aspects of its morphology and feeding habits suggest that it is not nocturnal, but rather lives under rocks.[1]
Geographic range
M. brevis is found on the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco.[2]
Habitat
The natural habitats of M. brevis include evergreen temperate forests and Mediterranean-style scrubland.[3]
Conservation status
M. brevis is threatened by habitat loss, largely the result of agriculture, and faces some threat from the wild boar.[3]
References
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Further reading
- Günther A (1862). "On new Species of Snakes in the Collection of the British Museum". Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Third Series 9: 52–59. (Coronella brevis, new species, p. 58).