Drysdalia rhodogaster, also known as the mustard-bellied snake or Blue Mountains crowned snake, is a species of venomous snake endemic to Australia. The specific epithet rhodogaster (“red-bellied”) refers to body colouration.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Drysdalia |
| Species: | D. rhodogaster
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| Drysdalia rhodogaster | |
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Description
editThe snake grows to an average of about 40 cm in length. The upper body is brown to grey, with a darker head and a yellow to orange band over the nape.[2]
Behaviour
editThe species is viviparous, with an average litter size of five. Its diet consists mainly of lizards.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editThe species’ distribution is limited to south-eastern New South Wales.[2]
References
edit- ^ Shea, G.; Cogger, H.; Greenlees, M. (2018). "Drysdalia rhodogaster". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T177569A83453480. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T177569A83453480.en. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Mustard-bellied snake". Australian Reptile Online Database. Stewart Macdonald. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
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