Oligodon splendidus, commonly known as the splendid kukri snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.[2]
Oligodon splendidus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Oligodon |
Species: | O. splendidus
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Binomial name | |
Oligodon splendidus (Günther, 1875)
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Synonyms | |
Simotes splendidus Günther, 1875 |
The species, belonging to the genus Oligodon, is endemic to Myanmar. It was first described by Albert Günther in 1875 as Simotes splendidus.[2][1]
References
edit- ^ a b Wogan, G. (2012). "Oligodon splendidus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T192134A2045082. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T192134A2045082.en. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Oligodon splendidus". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 12 December 2021.