Xenodon neuwiedii, also known commonly as Neuwied's false fer-de-lance, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to eastern central South America.
Etymology The specific name, neuwiedii, is in honor of German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied.
Geographic distribution Xenodon neuwiedii is found in extreme northeastern Argentina, southeastern Brazil, and southeastern Paraguay.
Habitat The preferred natural habitat of Xenodon neuwiedii is forest.
Behavior Xenodon neuwiedii is terrestrial and diurnal.
Diet Xenodon neuwiedii preys predominately upon toads, but also upon other frogs.
Reproduction Xenodon neuwiedii is oviparous.
References
Further reading xi + 382 pp. + Plates I–XX. (Xenodon neuwiedii, p. 148). 189 pp. (Xenodon neuwiedii, p. 113). (Xenodon neuwiedii, new species, pp. 354–355 + Plate V, figure C, two views of head).