Simoselaps minimus, also known as the Dampierland burrowing snake, is a species of venomous burrowing snake that is endemic to Australia.[1][2][3] The specific epithet minimus (“least”) refers to the species’ relatively small size.[3]
The species grows to an average of about 22 cm in length.[3] It has a pale brown upper body, cream snout, and two black blotches on head and nape.[2]
The species occurs in the Dampierland bioregion of the western Kimberley region of Western Australia, where the characteristic habitat is pindan woodland. The type locality is Broome.[2]
Simoselaps minimus, also known as the Dampierland burrowing snake, is a species of venomous burrowing snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet minimus (“least”) refers to the species’ relatively small size.
