Brachyurophis incinctus
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Brachyurophis |
| Species: | B. incinctus
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| Binomial name | |
| Brachyurophis incinctus (Storr, 1968)
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| Synonyms | |
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Simoselaps incinctus | |
Brachyurophis incinctus is a species of snake from the family Elapidae, commonly named the unbanded shovel-nosed snake, and is a species endemic to Australia.[3] Its common name reflects its shovel nose specialisation, burrowing behaviour and the fact that it is not banded on its body.
Description
[edit | edit source]The unbanded shovel-nosed snake is an oviparous, mildly venomous,[4] and small (less than 400 millimetres or 16 inches) burrowing snake,[5] which is not banded on its body.[5][6]
Taxonomy
[edit | edit source]Brachyurophis incinctus is one of eight currently recognised species within the genus Brachyurophis.[3][5] It was first described by Glen Milton Storr in 1968 as Vermicella semifasciata subsp. incincta.[7][6]
Distribution & habitat
[edit | edit source]Brachyurophis incinctus is found in central Australia (in the Northern Territory) and in western Queensland, in grasslands, shrublands and deserts.
Conservation status
[edit | edit source]The conservation status of B. incinctus is assessed by the Queensland Government as being of "Least Concern"[2] and is similarly assessed by the IUCN, with the comment that it is "unlikely that any major threat is impacting this species".[1]
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Brachyurophis incinctus occurrence data from Atlas of Living Australia
- Brachyurophis incinctus: images from Inaturalist
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