| Platyceps sinai | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Platyceps |
| Species: | P. sinai |
| Binomial name | |
| Platyceps sinai (Schmidt & Marx, 1956) | |
Platyceps sinai is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. It is commonly known as the Sinai racer or Sinai banded racer. [2]
The snake is found in the Middle East, along the south Israel [3] -Jordan border from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba, including the Arava Valley. Its range extends to the Sinai Peninsula and the western border of Jordan and Saudi Arabia. [1]
Platyceps bholanathi, also known as the Nagarjun Sagar racer, Nagarjunasagar racer, Nagarjuna racer, Bhola Nath's racer, or Sharma's racer, is a species of colubrid snake. It is found in peninsular India, in the Eastern Ghats and the Deccan Plateau, in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. It is a rather recently described species, that was first discovered in 1976, in the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam by scientists of the Zoological Survey of India.
Platyceps gracilis, commonly known as the graceful racer or slender racer, is a species of snake endemic to West India.
Platyceps rhodorachis the common cliff racer, Wadi racer, desert racer, braid snake, or Jan’s cliff racer, is a species of snake found in Central Asia.
Hardwicke's rat snake, also known commonly as the glossy-bellied racer, Gray's rat snake, and the spotted bellied snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Asia. There are three recognized subspecies.
The red whip snake or collared dwarf racer is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. Native to the Middle East, its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, arable land, pastureland, plantations, and rural gardens.
Platyceps is a genus of snakes of the family Colubridae endemic to Eurasia.
Wallaceophis is a genus of snake in the family Colubriadae. It was first described in 2016. The sole species is Wallaceophis gujaratensis which is found in the Indian state of Gujarat. Wallaceophis gujaratenisis is presently known from just seven localities of Gujarat and virtually nothing is known about its biology. Common names Wallace's striped snake and Wallace's racer has been suggested for it.
Platyceps elegantissimus is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. It is commonly known as the elegant racer.
Platyceps insulanus is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is commonly known as the Sarso Island racer.
The short racer, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to northeastern Africa.
Platyceps thomasi, Thomas's semi-banded racer, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.
Platyceps somalicus is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. It is found in Somalia and Ethiopia. It also known as the Ogaden racer, or Audo racer.
Eirenis coronella or crowned dwarf racer, is a non-venomous snake found in the Near and Middle East.
Platyceps afarensis, the Afar racer, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.
Platyceps florulentus, the flowered racer or Geoffroy's racer, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.
Platyceps messanai, Schätti's racer, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. This snake is found in Somalia.
Platyceps rogersi, Rogers's racer, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.
Platyceps variabilis is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. It is found in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. It also known as the variable snake or variable racer.
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