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Sahelian Burrowing Asp

Atractaspis micropholis

Potentially dangerous

Classification

Atractaspis micropholis, the Sahelian burrowing asp, is a species of snake from the Atractaspis genus. The species was scientifically described in 1872 by Günther. It is restricted to Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegambia, Chad and Mali.

Distribution

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