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Definition of concho water snake

concho water snake

Plural:Concho water snakes
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concho water snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A small, nonvenomous, semi-aquatic snake (Nerodia paucimaculata) endemic to the Concho and Colorado river basins in Texas, USA, characterized by its reddish-brown color and dark dorsal spots.

Example

"Conservation efforts and habitat restoration have helped the Concho water snake recover from the brink of extinction after its river ecosystem was disrupted by dam construction."

• Nearby Words

conakry
concepcion
conch
concho water snake
condamine
condor
cone

Word Origin & Etymology

The common name derives from the Concho River in Texas, to which the species is largely endemic, combined with 'water snake' denoting its semi-aquatic habits.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Concho water snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/concho water snake
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