Pygmy copperhead
The pygmy copperhead (Austrelaps labialis) is a venomous, elapid, snake species.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Austrelaps |
| Species: | A. labialis |
| Binomial name | |
| Austrelaps labialis (Jan, 1859) | |
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| Synonyms | |
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Alecto labialis Jan, 1859 | |
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.
Austrelaps labialis head
References
- Fenner, A.; Hutchinson, M.; McDonald, P.; Robertson, P. (2018). "Austrelaps labialis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2018.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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