Oligodon splendidus

Oligodon splendidus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Oligodon
Species:
O. splendidus
Binomial name
Oligodon splendidus
(Günther, 1875)
Synonyms

Simotes splendidus Günther, 1875

Oligodon splendidus, commonly known as the splendid kukri snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.[2]

The species, belonging to the genus Oligodon, is endemic to Myanmar. It was first described by Albert Günther in 1875 as Simotes splendidus.[2][1]

Illustration of an Oligodon splendidus

References

  1. ^ a b Wogan, G. (2012). "Oligodon splendidus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T192134A2045082. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T192134A2045082.en. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Oligodon splendidus". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 12 December 2021.


Stub icon

This article relating to Colubrinae is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.