Pygmy copperhead
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| Species: | A. labialis
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| Austrelaps labialis (Jan, 1859)
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Alecto labialis Jan, 1859 | |
The pygmy copperhead (Austrelaps labialis) is a venomous, elapid, snake species.
Taxonomy
It is not closely related to the American Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix.
Distribution and habitat
It is endemic to Australia and restricted to South Australia (state), particularly Kangaroo Island.
Behavior
It is common but rarely seen, being unobtrusive, and hiding under leaf litter, old iron and haystacks.
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Austrelaps labialis
References
- Template:IUCN2006 Listed as Vulnerable (VU B1+2c v2.3)
External links
- Species Austrelaps labialis at The Reptile Database
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