Philothamnus natalensis

Philothamnus natalensis, commonly known as the Natal green snake or eastern Natal green snake, is a species of snakes in the family Colubridae. The species is found in South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.[2] Philothamnus occidentalis was previously considered a subspecies.

Philothamnus natalensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Philothamnus
Species:
P. natalensis
Binomial name
Philothamnus natalensis
(Smith, 1848)[2]
Synonyms
  • Dendrophis natalensis Smith, 1848
  • Dendrophis albovariata Smith, 1848
  • Dendrophis subcarinatus Jan, 1869

References
  1. Tolley, K.A.; Marais, J.; Turner, A.A. (2021). "Philothamnus natalensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T110152273A43130744. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T110152273A43130744.en. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  2. Philothamnus natalensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 2020-06-06.


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