Oligodon cruentatus

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Oligodon cruentatus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Oligodon
Species:
O. cruentatus
Binomial name
Oligodon cruentatus
(Günther, 1868)
Synonyms

Simotes cruentatusGünther, 1868

The Pegu kukri snake (Oligodon cruentatus) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. It is endemic to Myanmar. [1] [2]

Geographic range

The snake is found in Myanmar between 16° and 24° north. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Wogan, G. (2012). "Oligodon cruentatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2012: e.T191961A2021536. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T191961A2021536.en . Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. Oligodon cruentatus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database . Accessed 14 June 2019.