Oligodon splendidus

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Oligodon splendidus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Oligodon
Species:
O. splendidus
Binomial name
Oligodon splendidus
(Günther, 1875)
Synonyms

Simotes splendidus Günther, 1875

Oligodon splendidus, commonly known as the splendid kukri snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. [2]

The species, belonging to the genus Oligodon , is endemic to Myanmar. It was first described by Albert Günther in 1875 as Simotes splendidus. [2] [1]

Illustration of an Oligodon splendidus SimotesSplendidusFord (cropped).jpg
Illustration of an Oligodon splendidus

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References

  1. 1 2 Wogan, G. (2012). "Oligodon splendidus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2012: e.T192134A2045082. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T192134A2045082.en . Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Oligodon splendidus". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 12 December 2021.