Calliophis haematoetron

Calliophis haematoetron
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Elapidae
Genus: Calliophis
Species:
C. haematoetron
Binomial name
Calliophis haematoetron
Smith, Manamendra-Arachchi [fr] & Somaweera, 2008
Synonyms
  • Calliophis haematoetron
    Smith, Manamendra-Arachchi & Somaweera, 2008
  • Calliophis melanurus
    Taylor, 1950
  • Calliophis melanurus sinhaleyus
    — Deraniyagala, 1951
  • Calliophis melanurus sinhaleyus
    — Das & De Silva, 2005

Calliophis haematoetron, commonly known as the blood-bellied coralsnake or blood-bellied coral snake, is a species of venomous elapid snake endemic to Sri Lanka.[1][2]

Geographic range

It is found in central lowlands of Sri Lanka. It is known from Wasgamuwa and Rattota.

Description

Calliophis haematoetron measure 15–41 cm (5.9–16.1 in) in total length.[2] Frontal shorter or sub-equal to inter-parietal suture. First sub-labial does not contact second pair of chin-shields. Head relatively unpigmented. No light spots postero-lateral to parietals. Dorsum banded. Venter is bright red and red pigment lateral to blue under-tail colour.

Snake is known to produce 3 eggs at a time.

References

  1. ^ a b Ukuwela, K.; de Silva, A.; Kannishka, S.; Samarawickrama, P. (2021). "Calliophis haematoetron". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T197186A123311952. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T197186A123311952.en. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b Calliophis haematoetron at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 31 March 2023.


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