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Definition of mexican parrot snake

mexican parrot snake

Plural:mexican parrot snakes
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mexican parrot snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A slender, arboreal, rear-fanged colubrid snake (Leptophis mexicanus) native to Mexico and Central America, characterized by its large eyes and striking green, bronze, or brown coloration.

Example

"While surveying the tropical dry forest canopy, the herpetologist carefully documented a Mexican parrot snake as it moved swiftly through the foliage."

• Nearby Words

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mexican marigold
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Word Origin & Etymology

The common name derives from the country of Mexico, which comprises a large part of its native range, combined with 'parrot', referring to its vivid green or bronze hues that resemble the plumage of tropical parrots.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mexican parrot snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mexican parrot snake
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