Atractus francoi, also known commonly as cobra-da-terra in Brazilian Portuguese, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Brazil.[2]
The specific name, francoi, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Francisco Luís Franco.[3]
A. francoi is found in the Brazilian states of Rio de Janeiro[1][2] and São Paulo.[1]
The preferred natural habitat of A. francoi is forest.[1]
A. francoi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 50 cm (20 in).[1] It has seven upper labials and seven lower labials.[2] The dorsal scales are arranged in 17 rows throughout the length of the body.[2] The tail is short in females (about 7% SVL) and moderate in males (about 13% SVL).[2]
A. francoi is both diurnal and nocturnal, and it is fossorial.[1]
A. francoi preys upon worms.[1]
A. francoi is oviparous. Clutch size is at least six eggs.[1]
Atractus francoi, also known commonly as cobra-da-terra in Brazilian Portuguese, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Brazil.
