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Definition of narrow-headed garter snake

narrow-headed garter snake

Plural:narrow-headed garter snakes
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narrow-headed garter snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A highly aquatic, medium-sized species of garter snake native to the highlands of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, distinguished by its elongated, narrow head and its preference for rocky, clear-water streams where it primarily preys on fish.

Example

"Conservationists are working to protect the riparian habitats of the narrow-headed garter snake, whose populations have declined due to invasive predators and reduced water flows."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named descriptively for its notably elongated, narrow head—an evolutionary adaptation for catching slippery fish underwater—and for its membership in the garter snake genus, historically named for their striped, garter-like patterns.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Narrow-headed garter snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/narrow-headed garter snake
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