Brachyurophis incinctus
Species of snake
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Brachyurophis incinctus is a species of snake from the family Elapidae, commonly named the unbanded shovel-nosed snake, and is a species endemic to Australia.[3] Its common name reflects its shovel nose specialisation, burrowing behaviour and the fact that it is not banded on its body.
| Brachyurophis incinctus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Brachyurophis |
| Species: | B. incinctus |
| Binomial name | |
| Brachyurophis incinctus (Storr, 1968) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Simoselaps incinctus | |
Description
Taxonomy
Brachyurophis incinctus is one of eight currently recognised species within the genus Brachyurophis.[3][5] It was first described by Glen Milton Storr in 1968 as Vermicella semifasciata subsp. incincta.[7][6]
Distribution & habitat
Brachyurophis incinctus is found in central Australia (in the Northern Territory) and in western Queensland, in grasslands, shrublands and deserts.