Thelotornis usambaricus, also known commonly as the Usambara vine snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae.[2] The species is native to southeastern Africa.

Usambara vine snake
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Thelotornis
Species:
T. usambaricus
Binomial name
Thelotornis usambaricus
Broadley, 2001

Geographic range

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T. usambaricus is found in Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Howell, K.; Beraduccii [sic], J.; Ngalason, W.; Menegon, M. (2021). "Thelotornis usambaricus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T13265692A120635514. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T13265692A120635514.en. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b Species Thelotornis usambaricus at The Reptile Database www.reptile-database.org.