Oligodon splendidus
Oligodon splendidus, commonly known as the splendid kukri snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.[2]
| Oligodon splendidus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Oligodon |
| Species: | O. splendidus |
| Binomial name | |
| Oligodon splendidus (Günther, 1875) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Simotes splendidus Günther, 1875 | |
The species, belonging to the genus Oligodon, is endemic to Myanmar. It was first described by Albert Günther in 1875 as Simotes splendidus.[2][1]
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Illustration of an Oligodon splendidus
References
- Wogan, G. (2012). "Oligodon splendidus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T192134A2045082. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T192134A2045082.en. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- "Oligodon splendidus". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
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