| Calamorhabdium | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Subfamily: | Calamariinae |
| Genus: | Calamorhabdium Boettger, 1898 [1] |
| Species | |
Calamorhabdium is a small genus of snakes, commonly known as iridescent snakes, in the family Colubridae. The genus contains two described species. [3] Both species are burrowing snakes found in Asia. [4]
The specific name, kuekenthali, is in honor of German zoologist Willy Kükenthal. [6]
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