| Cacophis krefftii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Cacophis |
| Species: | C. krefftii |
| Binomial name | |
| Cacophis krefftii | |
| Synonyms [3] | |
Cacophis krefftii is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. [4] [3] The species is endemic to Australia. [3]
The specific name, krefftii, is in honor of German-born Australian naturalist Gerard Krefft. [5]
Common names for C. krefftii include dwarf crowned snake, [6] southern dwarf crowned snake, [7] and Krefft's dwarf snake. [3]
The geographic range of C. krefftii extends from the Central Coast of New South Wales to South East Queensland. [8]
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