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Atractaspis bibronii is a species of venomous snake in the family Atractaspididae. The species is endemic to southern Africa . There are no subspecies that are recognised as being valid. [ 3 ]
This is a list of all genera, species and subspecies of the family Atractaspididae, [1] otherwise referred to as African burrowing asps, stiletto snakes, or atractaspidids. It follows the taxonomy currently provided by ITIS, which is based on the continuing work of Dr. Roy McDiarmid.
The neck of Atractaspis is not well defined, and the tail is relatively short. [3] One of the differences between Atractaspis and Viperidae is the fact that the head of Atractaspis is covered in plates, rather than small scales like those of Viperidae. [3] The average size is about 18 inches (45 cm), with some growing up to 30 inches (75 cm). [3]
Atractaspis is a genus of venomous snakes in the family Atractaspidae, also known as the stiletto snakes. The genus is endemic to Africa and the Middle East. The genus contains 15 species that are recognized by ITIS. [2] Others recognize as many as 21 species. [3] [4] [5] 23 are listed here.
Atractaspis bibroni rostrata Günther, 1868, southern burrowing asp, syn. Atractaspis bibronii Smith, 1849, Atractaspis rostrata Günther, 1868 Atractaspis duerdeni Gough 1907, beaked burrowing asp, syn. Atractaspis duerdeni Gough, 1907
Atractaspis aterrima Günther, 1863; Atractaspis battersbyi De Witte, 1959; Atractaspis bibronii Smith, 1849; Atractaspis boulengeri Mocquard, 1897; Atractaspis congica Peters, 1877; Atractaspis corpulenta (Hallowell, 1854) Atractaspis irregularis (Reinhardt, 1843) Atractaspis reticulata Sjöstedt, 1896; Chilorhinophis gerardi (Boulenger, 1913)
Atractaspis: A. Smith, 1849 15 burrowing asps, stiletto snakes [2] Africa, Middle-East Brachyophis: Mocquard, 1888 1 Revoil's short snake Africa Chilorhinophis: F. Werner, 1907 3 Africa Hypoptophis: Boulenger, 1908 1 African bighead snake Africa Homoroselaps [15] Jan, 1858 2 harlequin snakes Southern Africa Macrelaps: Boulenger, 1896 1 Natal ...
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