North-western Shovel-nosed Snake (species: Brachyurophis approximans) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Brachyurophis approximans
North-western Shovel-nosed Snake


©Bill Bell and Mark Bell: North-western Shovel-nosed Snake (Brachyurophis approximans)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Elapidae
Genus Brachyurophis
Species Brachyurophis approximans
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 30 cm (Length of specimen)

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Distribution


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Danger

  • significant discomfort - Venomous but not regarded as dangerous.