Cryptophis incredibilis
Cryptophis incredibilis, also known as the pink snake, is a species of venomous snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet incredibilis (“incredible”) is presumed to refer to its unusual colouration.[1]
| Cryptophis incredibilis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Cryptophis |
| Species: | C. incredibilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptophis incredibilis (Wells & Wellington, 1985) Greer, 2006 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Description
The upper body of the snake is a uniform pink, with a white belly. It is a slender snake which grows to an average of about 40 cm in length.[1]
Behaviour
The snake is viviparous.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species’ distribution is limited to Prince of Wales Island, in Torres Strait, in the far north of Queensland, where it inhabits woodland on sandy soils.[1]
References
- "Pink snake". Australian Reptile Online Database. Stewart Macdonald. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
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