Definition

1. Noun:
   • A slender, fast-moving Eurasian snake: "Coluber hippocrepis" is the scientific name for a specific species of non-venomous snake native to regions of Europe and Asia, characterized by its slim body and rapid movement.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist identified the specimen as Coluber hippocrepis.
  • Coluber hippocrepis is often found in dry, rocky habitats.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic contexts: Used in scientific literature to precisely identify this species within the genus .
  • The study focused on the habitat preferences of Coluber hippocrepis.

Variants and Related Words

• Horseshoe whip snake: A common English name for , referring to the horseshoe-shaped marking often found on its head.
• Genus Coluber: The larger taxonomic group to which this snake belongs, containing other racer and whip snake species.

Synonyms

• Horseshoe whip snake: The most frequently used common name.
• Whip snake: A more general term for snakes in this genus with similar body shapes.

Related Phrases / Terms

• Non-venomous colubrid: A descriptive phrase categorizing it within the large family Colubridae, which contains mostly harmless snakes.
  • Coluber hippocrepis is a non-venomous colubrid of conservation interest.

Noun

1. slender fast-moving Eurasian snake