The western false smooth snake or Iberian false smooth snake (Macroprotodon brevis) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae.
The species feeds exclusively on vertebrates, mainly reptiles, and mostly long-bodied prey which are burrowers or live under rocks.[3]
Some aspects of its morphology and feeding habits suggest that it is not nocturnal, but rather lives under rocks.[3]
M. brevis is found on the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco.[2]
The natural habitats of M. brevis include evergreen temperate forests and Mediterranean-style scrubland.[1]
M. brevis is threatened by habitat loss, largely the result of agriculture, and faces some threat from the wild boar.[1]
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) The western false smooth snake or Iberian false smooth snake (Macroprotodon brevis) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae.