Malpolon monspessulanus Hermann 1804 (Montpellier snake)
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Reptilia - Squamata - Colubridae
Alternative combination: Coluber monspessulanus
Full reference: J. Hermann. 1804. Observationes Zoologicae – quibus novae complures, aliaeque animalium species describuntur et illustrantur
Belongs to Malpolon according to Z. Szyndlar 2012
See also Hermann 1804
Sister taxon: Malpolon mlynarskii
Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of France (4 collections), Greece (1), Spain (2)
• Pliocene of France (1), Spain (3)
Total: 11 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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