Sahyadriophis uttaraghati
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| Sahyadriophis uttaraghati | |
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| From Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra, India. | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Sahyadriophis |
| Species: | S. uttaraghati |
| Binomial name | |
| Sahyadriophis uttaraghati Patel, Thackeray, Campbell & Mirza, 2023 | |
Sahyadriophis uttaraghati is a species of keelback endemic to the northern Western Ghats region of India.[1][2][3] It is commonly known as the northern sahyadri keelback.[4]
Sahyadriophis uttaraghati has a predominantly brown to dark grey coloration with random black and white markings that become less distinct towards the rear of the body. The underside transitions from white in the front area to cream and yellow towards the rear. Some individuals may feature a light-colored bar on the back of the head and a downwardly directed post-ocular stripe, typically white or lighter in color with black edges.[1]
Range
Sahyadriophis uttaraghati appears to be common and widespread in the western ghats region of Maharashtra.[1]
