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Drysdalia rhodogaster (Jan, 1873) is a animal in the Elapidae family, order null, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Drysdalia rhodogaster (Jan, 1873) (Drysdalia rhodogaster (Jan, 1873))
Animalia

Drysdalia rhodogaster (Jan, 1873)

Drysdalia rhodogaster (Jan, 1873)

Drysdalia rhodogaster is a 40 cm average-length snake found only in south-eastern New South Wales.

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Family
Genus
Drysdalia
Order
Class
Squamata

About Drysdalia rhodogaster (Jan, 1873)

Taxonomic History

This species, scientifically named Drysdalia rhodogaster, was first described in January 1873.

Size

On average, this snake grows to approximately 40 centimeters in length.

Coloration

Its upper body ranges in color from brown to grey, it has a darker-colored head, and a yellow to orange band stretches across its nape.

Distribution

The distribution of this species is restricted to south-eastern New South Wales.

Photo: (c) Jesse Campbell, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jesse Campbell

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Squamata Elapidae Drysdalia

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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