Oligodon splendidus

Oligodon splendidus, commonly known as the splendid kukri snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.[2]

Oligodon splendidus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Oligodon
Species:
O. splendidus
Binomial name
Oligodon splendidus
(Günther, 1875)
Synonyms

Simotes splendidus Günther, 1875

The species, belonging to the genus Oligodon, is endemic to Myanmar. It was first described by Albert Günther in 1875 as Simotes splendidus.[2][1]

Illustration of an Oligodon splendidus

References

  1. Wogan, G. (2012). "Oligodon splendidus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T192134A2045082. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T192134A2045082.en. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  2. "Oligodon splendidus". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 12 December 2021.


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