Английская Википедия:Cryptophis pallidiceps
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Cryptophis pallidiceps, also known as the western Carpentaria snake or northern small-eyed snake, is a species of venomous snake endemic to Australia. The specific epithet pallidiceps (“pale-headed”) refers to its body markings.[1]
Description
The snake grows to an average of about 50 cm in length. The upper body is brown, grey or black, often with a paler head. The sides of the body are yellow-orangish, the belly white.[1]
Behaviour
The species is viviparous, with an average litter size of four. It feeds on lizards and frogs.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Kimberley region of Western Australia and the Top End of the Northern Territory. It inhabits tropical woodlands.[1] The type locality is Port Essington in the Northern Territory.[2]
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- Reptiles described in 1858
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