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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Suta |
| Species: | S. fasciata |
| Binomial name | |
| Suta fasciata (Rosén, 1905) McDowell, 1970 | |
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Suta minimus, also known as Rosen's snake, is a species of venomous snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet fasciata (“banded”) refers to the body markings.
Description
The species grows to an average of about 40 cm in length.
Behaviour
The snake is viviparous, with a litter size of four.
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in much of arid inland Western Australia.
References
- ^ "Rosen's snake". Australian Reptile Online Database. Stewart Macdonald. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
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