African Brown Water Snake
Afronatrix anoscopus
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Natricidae
The African brown water snake (Afronatrix anoscopus) is a species of non-venomous semiaquatic oviparous snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species, which is monotypic in the genus Afronatrix, is native to West Africa. It is commonly found in many West African countries in freshwater swamps, rivers, streams, ponds, and sometimes brackish bodies of water.
Afronatrix anoscopus, unique représentant du genre Afronatrix, est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Natricidae. Communément, il est parfois appelé Couleuvre marron des ruisseaux. Description La tête est moyenne, ovale et distincte du cou.
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Distribution
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