Pygmy Copperhead (species: Austrelaps labialis) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Austrelaps labialis
Pygmy Copperhead


©John Langsford: Pygmy Copperhead (Austrelaps labialis)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Elapidae
Genus Austrelaps
Species Austrelaps labialis
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 84 cm (Length of specimen)

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Found on Kangaroo Island, off the coast of South Australia, and the nearby mainland. (AROD)

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Danger

  • often fatal - It has a potentially fatal bite.