Cryptophis pallidiceps | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Elapidae |
Genus: | Cryptophis |
Species: | C. pallidiceps
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Binomial name | |
Cryptophis pallidiceps (
Günther, 1858)
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Synonyms | |
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Cryptophis pallidiceps, also known as the western Carpentaria snake or northern small-eyed snake, is a species of venomous snake endemic to Australia. The specific epithet pallidiceps (“pale-headed”) refers to its body markings. [2]
The snake grows to an average of about 50 cm in length. The upper body is brown, grey or black, often with a paler head. The sides of the body are yellow-orangish, the belly white. [2]
The species is viviparous, with an average litter size of four. It feeds on lizards and frogs. [2]
The species occurs in the Kimberley region of Western Australia and the Top End of the Northern Territory. It inhabits tropical woodlands. [2] The type locality is Port Essington in the Northern Territory. [3]
Cryptophis pallidiceps | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Elapidae |
Genus: | Cryptophis |
Species: | C. pallidiceps
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Binomial name | |
Cryptophis pallidiceps (
Günther, 1858)
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Synonyms | |
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Cryptophis pallidiceps, also known as the western Carpentaria snake or northern small-eyed snake, is a species of venomous snake endemic to Australia. The specific epithet pallidiceps (“pale-headed”) refers to its body markings. [2]
The snake grows to an average of about 50 cm in length. The upper body is brown, grey or black, often with a paler head. The sides of the body are yellow-orangish, the belly white. [2]
The species is viviparous, with an average litter size of four. It feeds on lizards and frogs. [2]
The species occurs in the Kimberley region of Western Australia and the Top End of the Northern Territory. It inhabits tropical woodlands. [2] The type locality is Port Essington in the Northern Territory. [3]