hypsiglena torquata

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Noun hypsiglena torquata has 1 sense

night snake, Hypsiglena torquata - nocturnal prowler of western United States and Mexico
--₁ is a kind of colubrid snake, colubrid
--₁ is a member of Hypsiglena, genus Hypsiglena

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Hypsiglena torquata

Definition:

Hypsiglena torquata, commonly known as the Western shovel-nosed snake, is a species of small snake belonging to the Colubridae family. It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A species of small snake.

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Example sentences:

The hypsiglena torquata can be quite elusive due to its small size.
During our hike, we spotted a Western shovel-nosed snake, scientifically known as hypsiglena torquata.

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