About Furina ornata (Gray, 1842)
Nomenclature
The orange-naped snake, scientifically named Furina ornata (Gray, 1842), is also commonly called the moon snake.
Basic Species Characteristics
It is a small venomous reptile that is native to northern and northwestern Australia.
Geographic Range
This species can be found across most of Western Australia north of Perth, and also occurs in parts of the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Genus Distribution Distinction
It is the only member of the Furina genus that can be found in Western Australia.
