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Atractaspis watsoni

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Species of snake

Atractaspis watsoni
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Atractaspididae
Genus: Atractaspis
Species: A. watsoni
Binomial name
Atractaspis watsoni
Boulenger, 1908

Atractaspis watsoni, Watson's burrowing asp is a species of snake from the Atractaspis genus native to West and Central Africa. The species was scientifically described by George Albert Boulenger in 1908. It lives in savannas and they were found up to 800 m (2,600 ft) in elevation.

References

  1. Trape, J.-F. & Segniagbeto, G (2021). "Atractaspis watsoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T13264466A13264471. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T13264466A13264471.en.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. "Atractaspis watsoni". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
Taxon identifiers
Atractaspis watsoni
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