How to Identify Psammophiidae

Psammophiidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order , class Squamata. The family contains 19 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Psammophiidae Species

How to identify Rhamphiophis rostratus Peters, 1854

Rhamphiophis rostratus Peters, 1854

Rhamphiophis rostratus Peters, 1854

Rhamphiophis rostratus is a large diurnal rear-fanged snake native to eastern Af…

How to identify Psammophis schokari (Forskal, 1775)

Psammophis schokari (Forskal, 1775)

Psammophis schokari (Forskal, 1775)

Psammophis schokari, the Schokari sand racer, is a psammophiid snake found in pa…

How to identify Malpolon monspessulanus (Hermann, 1804)

Malpolon monspessulanus (Hermann, 1804)

Malpolon monspessulanus (Hermann, 1804)

Malpolon monspessulanus is a large snake found in southwestern Europe, Northwest…

How to identify Psammophis brevirostris Peters, 1881

Psammophis brevirostris Peters, 1881

Psammophis brevirostris Peters, 1881

Psammophis brevirostris, the short-snouted grass snake, is a mildly venomous diu…

How to identify Psammophis notostictus Peters, 1867

Psammophis notostictus Peters, 1867

Psammophis notostictus Peters, 1867

Psammophis notostictus is a mildly venomous sand/whip snake species in the genus…

How to identify Psammophis crucifer (Daudin, 1803)

Psammophis crucifer (Daudin, 1803)

Psammophis crucifer (Daudin, 1803)

Psammophis crucifer is a mildly venomous snake species belonging to the genus Ps…

How to identify Psammophis leightoni Boulenger, 1902

Psammophis leightoni Boulenger, 1902

Psammophis leightoni Boulenger, 1902

Psammophis leightoni is a slender oviparous snake found across arid and semi-ari…

How to identify Malpolon insignitus (Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1827)

Malpolon insignitus (Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1827)

Malpolon insignitus (Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1827)

Malpolon insignitus is a species with defined physical traits and a broad range …

How to identify Dipsina multimaculata (Smith, 1847)

Dipsina multimaculata (Smith, 1847)

Dipsina multimaculata (Smith, 1847)

Dipsina multimaculata is a small spotted snake with a pointed snout found in par…

How to identify Malpolon moilensis (Reuss, 1834)

Malpolon moilensis (Reuss, 1834)

Malpolon moilensis (Reuss, 1834)

Malpolon moilensis is a snake species found in North Africa and the Middle East,…

How to identify Psammophis subtaeniatus Peters, 1882

Psammophis subtaeniatus Peters, 1882

Psammophis subtaeniatus Peters, 1882

Psammophis subtaeniatus, the western yellow-bellied sand snake, is a mild, harml…

How to identify Psammophylax rhombeatus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Psammophylax rhombeatus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Psammophylax rhombeatus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Psammophylax rhombeatus, the rhombic skaapsteker, is a robust African diurnal te…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Psammophiidae?

Psammophiidae animals belong to the order in the Animalia kingdom. It has a distinctive short, downward-pointing snout and a dark stripe running through its eye. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Psammophiidae?

Psammophiidae is classified in the order , class Squamata, phylum Chordata. Individuals of this species are alert and known for being fast-moving.

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