Austrelaps labialis
| pygmy copperhead | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Austrelaps |
| Species: | A. labialis |
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Austrelaps labialis (Jan, 1859) |
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| Synonyms | |
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Alecto labialis Jan, 1859 |
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Alecto labialis Jan, 1859
The pygmy copperhead (Austrelaps labialis) is a venomous, elapid, snake species.
It is not closely related to the American Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix.
It is endemic to Australia and restricted to South Australia (state), particularly Kangaroo Island.
It is common but rarely seen, being unobtrusive, and hiding under leaf litter, old iron and haystacks.
Austrelaps labialis
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