Pilbara bandy bandy | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Elapidae |
Genus: | Vermicella |
Species: | V. snelli |
Binomial name | |
Vermicella snelli Storr, 1968 | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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The Pilbara bandy bandy (Vermicella snelli) is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Australia. [1]
The specific name, snelli, is in honor of Charles Snell who donated the holotype to the Western Australian Museum. [3]
V. snelli is found in the northern part of the Australian state of Western Australia. [1] [2]
The preferred natural habitats of V. snelli are grassland and shrubland. [1]
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