Cryptophis nigrostriatus
Cryptophis nigrostriatus, also known as the black-striped snake, is a species of venomous snake native to Australia and New Guinea. The specific epithet nigrostriatus (“black-striped”) refers to its body markings.[2]
Cryptophis nigrostriatus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Elapidae |
Genus: | Cryptophis |
Species: | C. nigrostriatus |
Binomial name | |
Cryptophis nigrostriatus (Krefft, 1854) | |
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Description
The snake is slender and grows to an average of about 50 cm in length. The upper body is reddish-brown to pink, with a black, full-length vertebral stripe and dark head.[2]
Behaviour
The species is viviparous, with an average litter size of six.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the southern Western Province of Papua New Guinea, and in Australia from the northern Cape York Peninsula south-eastwards through eastern Queensland to Rockhampton. It inhabits dry woodlands. The type locality is near Rockhampton.[2]
References
- Tallowin, O.; O'Shea, M.; Parker, F.; Amey, A.; Hoskin, C.; Vanderduys, E. (2018). "Cryptophis nigrostriatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T42492861A42492872. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T42492861A42492872.en. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- "Black-striped snake". Australian Reptile Online Database. Stewart Macdonald. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
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