About Elapognathus coronatus (Schlegel, 1837)
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
The crowned snake, scientifically named Elapognathus coronatus, is a venomous snake species that belongs to the family Elapidae.
Distribution Range
This species is endemic to the southwestern region of Western Australia, and its range includes the Recherché Archipelago.
Habitat and Shelter
It inhabits swamps, coastal woodlands, and heaths, and is known to shelter in the stick nests of ants.
Diet and Reproduction
The crowned snake feeds mostly on skinks and frogs, and produces litters of three to nine live young.
