Cacophis harriettae Krefft, 1869

Size

Cacophis harriettae reaches an average total length (including the tail) of 40 cm (16 inches), with a maximum recorded total length of 56 cm (22 inches).

Dorsal Coloration

Its dorsal body surface ranges from dark grey to black.

Head Markings

Broad white bands run from the snout along the sides of the head, and connect at the nape of the neck.

Distribution Range

This species is distributed from Mount Abbott, near Proserpine in eastern Queensland, extending southeast to northeastern New South Wales, Australia.

Habitat

It lives in moist habitats, including rainforests, wet sclerophyll forests, and also occupies suburban gardens.

Reproduction

Cacophis harriettae is oviparous, with an average clutch size of five eggs, and clutch sizes ranging from 2 to 10 eggs.