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Achalinus meiguensis

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Achalinus meiguensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Xenodermidae
Genus: Achalinus
Species:
A. meiguensis
Binomial name
Achalinus meiguensis
Hu & Zhao, 1966

Achalinus meiguensis, commonly known as the Sichuan odd-scaled snake or Szechwan odd-scaled snake, is a species of snake in the family Xenodermatidae. The species is endemic to China and occurs in western Sichuan and Yunnan at elevations of 1200–1400 m.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Rao, D.-q.; Jiang, J.; Guo, P. (2012). "Achalinus meiguensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T191936A2017823. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T191936A2017823.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Achalinus meiguensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 9 November 2020.