Leopard Grass Snake
Psammophis leopardinus
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Lamprophiidae
Psammophis leopardinus, commonly known as the leopard sand snake or leopard whip snake, is a slender, mildly venomous colubrid snake found in southern Africa (particularly Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa). It is characterized by its large eyes, rapid movements, and chain-like, leopard-like dorsal pattern.
Psammophis leopardinus est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Lamprophiidae. Répartition Cette espèce se rencontre : en Zambie ; dans le nord-ouest de la Namibie ; dans le sud-ouest de l'Angola. Publication originale Bocage, 1887 : Mélanges herpétologiques.
Psammophis es un género de serpientes venenosas de la familia Lamprophiidae. Descripción De 10 a 13 dientes maxilares, 1 o 2 centrales más grandes y en forma de colmillo. Los dientes mandibulares anteriores grandes, los posterriores pequeños.
Distribution
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