Atractaspis irregularis
Atractaspis irregularis, or the variable burrowing asp, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family.[2]
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Lamprophiidae |
Genus: | Atractaspis |
Species: | A. irregularis |
Binomial name | |
Atractaspis irregularis (J.T. Reinhardt, 1843) | |
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Description
Atractaspis irregularis is completely dark brown or black.
Snout very short, rounded. Portion of rostral visible from above measuring ⅔ to ¾ its distance from the frontal. Frontal as long as broad, much longer than its distance from the end of the snout. Dorsal scales in 25 or 27 rows. Ventrals 220-257; anal divided; subcaudals 22-28, divided.
Adults may attain a total length of 56 cm (22 in), with a tail 3.5 cm (1 3⁄8 in) long.[4]
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References
- Boulenger, G.A. 1896. 'Catalogue of the Snakes in the British Museum (Natural History), Volume III. London. pp. 513-514.
- "Atractaspis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 29 August 2007.
- Spawls, S. & Branch, B. The Dangerous Snakes of Africa. Dubai: Oriental Press, 1995. ISBN 0-88359-029-8.
- Boulenger, G.A. 1896. Catalogue of the Snakes in the British Museum (Natural History), Volume III. London. pp. 513-514.
- Reinhardt, J.T. 1843. Beskrivelse af nogle nye Slangearter. Dansk. Vidensk. Selsk. Afhandl. Skrift. 10:233-279, pl. iii, figs. 1-3.
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