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Simoselaps littoralis

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Simoselaps littoralis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Elapidae
Genus: Simoselaps
Species:
S. littoralis
Binomial name
Simoselaps littoralis
(Storr, 1968) Mengden, 1983
Synonyms[2]
  • Vermicella bertholdi littoralis Storr, 1968

Simoselaps littoralis, also known as the west coast banded snake or coastal burrowing snake, is a species of mildly venomous burrowing snake that is endemic to Australia.[1][2][3] The specific epithet littoralis (“coastal”) refers to the species’ distribution and habitat.[2][3]

Description

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The species grows to an average of about 39 cm in length.[3]

Behaviour

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The species is oviparous, with an average clutch size of four.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in coastal dune and heath habitats along the west coast of Western Australia south of Exmouth, including coastal islands.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Craig, M.; Valentine, L.; Lloyd, R.; Gaikhorst, G.; Ford, S. (2017). "Simoselaps littoralis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T177490A83766857. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T177490A83766857.en. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Simoselaps littoralis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 27 May 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e "West Coast banded snake". Australian Reptile Online Database. Stewart Macdonald. Retrieved 26 May 2021.