Platyceps insulanus
Platyceps insulanus is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is commonly known as the Sarso Island racer.
| Platyceps insulanus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Platyceps |
| Species: | P. insulanus |
| Binomial name | |
| Platyceps insulanus Mertens, 1965 | |
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Geographic range
The snake is found on Sarso Island in the Saudi Arabia.
References
- Sindaco, R. (2012). "Platyceps insulanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T199848A2613870. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T199848A2613870.en. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- Species Coluber insulanus at The Reptile Database
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