Elaphe anomala
Appearance
Elaphe anomala | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Elaphe |
Species: | E. anomala
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Binomial name | |
Elaphe anomala (Boulenger, 1916)
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Synonyms | |
Coluber anomalus Boulenger, 1916 |
Elaphe anomala commonly known as the Korean rat snake is a non-venomous species of colubrid snake known from China and Korea.[1] Its common names include Amur ratsnake, southern Amur ratsnake, and faded Russian ratsnake. It is a semi-arboreal snake that can be found in grasslands, dry scrub, rocky areas, and on the banks of rivers and lakes. It grows to 150–180 cm (59–71 in).[2]
References
- ^ Elaphe anomala at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 5 September 2015.
- ^ "Elaphe anomala - Amur Ratsnake". Ratsnake Information. 2015. Retrieved 5 September 2015.