Cyclocorus nuchalis

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Cyclocorus nuchalis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Cyclocoridae
Genus: Cyclocorus
Species:
C. nuchalis
Binomial name
Cyclocorus nuchalis
Taylor, 1923
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Cyclocorus nuchalis, commonly known as the southern triangle-spotted snake, is a species of snake in the family Cyclocoridae. It is native to southern Philippines. [1] [2]

The species contains two subspecies: [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Diesmos, A.C.; Meglangit, E.P.; Pitongo, K. (2021). "Southern Triangle-spotted Snake". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2021: e.T169825A180422311. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  2. "Cyclocorus nuchalis Taylor, 1923". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  3. "Cyclocorus nuchalis". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2023-06-20.