Brachyurophis australis (coral snake)[4] is a species of snake from the family Elapidae (common names - eastern shovel-nosed snake, coral snake, Australian coral snake)[3] and is a species endemic to Australia.[1] Its common name reflects its shovel nose specialisation.
The eastern shovel-nosed snake is an oviparous, venomous,[3][5] and a small (15 in (380 mm)) mainly nocturnal, burrowing snake.[5]
Brachyurophis australis is one of eight currently recognised species within the genus Brachyurophis.[6][7] It was first described by Gerard Krefft in 1864 as Simotes australis.[3][8]
Brachyurophis australis is found in eastern Australia, in South Australia, Victoria, inland New South Wales and in eastern Queensland, in forest, savannah and shrubland.[1]
The conservation status of B. australis is assessed by the Queensland Government as being of "Least Concern"[2] and is similarly assessed by the IUCN.[1]
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