Cryptophis incredibilis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Cryptophis |
| Species: | C. incredibilis
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| Binomial name | |
| Cryptophis incredibilis (Wells & Wellington, 1985)
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Cryptophis incredibilis, also known as the pink snake, is a species of venomous snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet incredibilis (“incredible”) is presumed to refer to its unusual colouration.[2]
Description
[edit]The upper body of the snake is a uniform pink, with a white belly. It is a slender snake which grows to an average of about 40 cm in length.[2]
Behaviour
[edit]The snake is viviparous.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species’ distribution is limited to Prince of Wales Island, in Torres Strait, in the far north of Queensland, where it inhabits woodland on sandy soils.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Hoskin, C.; Vanderduys, E.; Amey, A.; Couper, P.; Cogger, H. (2018). "Cryptophis incredibilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T42492897A42492903. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T42492897A42492903.en. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Pink snake". Australian Reptile Online Database. Stewart Macdonald. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
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