leaf-nosed snake

• Nome comum dado a várias espécies de serpentes dos gêneros *Lytorhynchus* e *Phyllorhynchus*, caracterizadas por escamas em forma de folha na ponta do focinho. São serpentes geralmente pequenas, de hábitos noturnos, que vivem em regiões áridas ou semiáridas.

A common name for various species of snakes belonging to the genus *Lytorhynchus* or *Phyllorhynchus*, characterized by a distinctive leaf-shaped scale on the tip of the snout. These snakes are typically small, nocturnal, and found in arid or semi-arid regions.

1. A type of snakeC2formal

   Any of various snakes, typically from the family Colubridae, characterized by a distinctive leaf-shaped scale or projection on the snout.

   Serpente de nariz folhoso

   • The leaf-nosed snake uses its unique snout to burrow in the sand.
   • Researchers discovered a new species of leaf-nosed snake in the rainforest.
   • The leaf-nosed snake is known for its cryptic coloration and ambush hunting style.