Lined Thorntail Snake
Platyplectrurus trilineatus
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Uropeltidae
Platyplectrurus trilineatus est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Uropeltidae. Répartition Cette espèce est endémique du sud des Ghâts occidentaux en Inde. Publication originale Beddome, 1867 : Descriptions and figures of Five New Snakes from the Madras Presidency.
Platyplectrurus trilineatus, commonly known as the tri-striped shield-tail snake or the lined thorntail snake, is a species of uropeltid snake endemic to the Western Ghats of Southern India. Like most other shieldtail snakes, it is presumed to be a nocturnal, fossorial snake inhabiting evergreen forests. A very rare snake, about which nothing is known in terms of live colouration and natural history.
Platyplectrurus es un género de serpientes de la familia Uropeltidae. Sus especies se distribuyen por el sur de la India continental y Ceilán. Especies Se reconocen las 2 especies siguientes: Platyplectrurus madurensis Beddome, 1877 Platyplectrurus trilineatus (Beddome, 1867) Referencias Enlaces externos Wikispecies tiene un artículo sobre Platyplectrurus.
Distribution
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