| Dasypeltis crucifera | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Dasypeltis |
| Species: | D. crucifera |
| Binomial name | |
| Dasypeltis crucifera Bates, 2018 | |
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