Predation on Amerotyphlops brongersmianus en el Oeste de Brasil

Ophyophagy is a common feeding habit in snakes; however, there are few records of this behavior for the genus Bothrops. Here, we report the first case of predation of Bothrops moojeni upon Amerotyphlops brongersmianus. Our record reinforces the known generalist habit of B. moojeni and indicates an o...

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Published in:	Caldasia Vol. 42; no. 1; p. 1
Main Authors:	de Oliveira, José Gonçalves, Jr, Ceron, Karoline, Mângia, Sarah, da Silva, Isabela C.O, Sugai, José Luiz Massao Moreira, Santana, Diego J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Instituto de Ciencias 01-01-2020
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Summary:	Ophyophagy is a common feeding habit in snakes; however, there are few records of this behavior for the genus Bothrops. Here, we report the first case of predation of Bothrops moojeni upon Amerotyphlops brongersmianus. Our record reinforces the known generalist habit of B. moojeni and indicates an opportunistic diet.
ISSN:	0366-5232
DOI:	10.15446/caldasia.v42n2.74998