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Austrelaps labialis

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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Elapidae
Genus: Austrelaps
Species: A. labialis
Binomial name
Austrelaps labialis
Jan, 1859

Austrelaps labialis is a venomous, elapid, snake species found in Australia (South Australia). It is commonly referred to as the Pygmy copperhead, but is of no relation to the American copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix.

[edit] References

  • Australasian Reptile & Amphibian Specialist Group (1996). Austrelaps labialis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Listed as Vulnerable (VU B1+2c v2.3)

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