| Simoselaps littoralis | |
|---|---|
Scientific 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] | |
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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
The species grows to an average of about 39 cm in length.[3]
Behaviour
The species is oviparous, with an average clutch size of four.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in coastal dune and heath habitats along the west coast of Western Australia south of Exmouth, including coastal islands.[3]
References
- 1 2 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.
- 1 2 3 Simoselaps littoralis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 27 May 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "West Coast banded snake". Australian Reptile Online Database. Stewart Macdonald. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
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