Atractaspis micropholis
Atractaspis micropholis, the Sahelian burrowing asp, is a species of snake from the Atractaspis genus. The species was scientifically described in 1872 by Günther. It is restricted to Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegambia, Chad and Mali.[2] It lives in savannas in an elevation of up to 500 m (1,600 ft). Populations are stable and it's listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
| Atractaspis micropholis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Atractaspididae |
| Genus: | Atractaspis |
| Species: | A. micropholis |
| Binomial name | |
| Atractaspis micropholis Günther, 1872 | |
References
- Segniagbeto, G (2013). "Atractaspis micropholis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T17364025A17364028. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T17364025A17364028.en.
- "Atractaspis micropholis". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
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