Swazi Rock Snake
Inyoka swazicus
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Lamprophiidae
Inyoka is a monotypic genus of southern African snakes. The word "inyoka" means "snake" in Zulu, Xhosa, Swahili, Shona and other African languages. These snakes were previously grouped in the genus Lamprophis but were found to be closer related to Hormonotus; a substantial genetic divergence between them and a 1900 km gap between their geographic ranges meant a new genus was erected for Lamprophis swazicus, the sole species of the new genus.
Inyoka swazicus, unique représentant du genre Inyoka, est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Lamprophiidae. Répartition et habitat Cette espèce se rencontre en Eswatini et au Mpumalanga en Afrique du Sud. Elle vit près des affleurements rocheux dans les prairies et les savanes.
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Distribution
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