Achalinus meiguensis

Achalinus meiguensis, commonly known as the Sichuan odd-scaled snake, is a species of snake in the family Xenodermatidae.

Achalinus meiguensis

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Xenodermidae
Genus: Achalinus
Species:
A. meiguensis
Binomial name
Achalinus meiguensis
Hu & Zhao, 1966

The species is found in China in western Sichuan at elevations of 1200–1400 m.[1][2]

References

  1. "Achalinus meiguensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. 2012. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T191936A2017823.en.
  2. Achalinus meiguensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 17 April 2015.
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