Oddly, Multistrata (many layers, covered) was the correct naming (etymology) and a typo occurred with Kennicott's 1861 naming originally. He meant Multistrata, wrote Multistriata. Poor editing obviously. Kenneth Williams describes the ssp again in 1988 and refers to it as Multistriata and the name stuck, at least until a new authority reverts to the correct etymology or relegates them to Gentilis.
When in doubt, stick with Williams' text (Multistriata)
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Range:
Northern plains from central Nebraska north and west through South Dakota and into Montana. It is also found in the eastern third of Wyoming. Multistrata intergrades with gentilis in southern Nebraska and northeastern Colorado and with syspila in eastern Nebraska.
Known Locales:
Cherry County Nebraska
Diet:
Lizards, Rodents, Voles, Skinks
Habitat:
Open prairie and sand hills under rocks and logs
Distribution:
Semi-common
Size:
Hatchlings: 5 - 8 inches
Adults: 16 - 32 inches
Clutch Size:
6 to 8 eggs
Morphs:
None?
Special Notes:
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