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Cacophis krefftii

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Cacophis krefftii is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae.[3][2] The species is endemic to Australia.[2]

Etymology

The specific name, krefftii, is in honor of German-born Australian naturalist Gerard Krefft.[4]

Common names

Common names for C. krefftii include dwarf crowned snake,[5] southern dwarf crowned snake,[6] and Krefft's dwarf snake.[2]

Geographic range

The geographic range of C. krefftii extends from the Central Coast of New South Wales to South East Queensland.[7]

Reproduction

C. krefftii is oviparous.[2]

References

  1. ^ "GBIF – Cacophis krefftii Günther, 1863". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d e Cacophis krefftii at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 15 November 2014.
  3. ^ "ITIS standard report – Cacophis krefftii Günther, 1863". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  4. ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Cacophis krefftii, p. 146).
  5. ^ "Species profile – Cacophis krefftii (Elapidae)". Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (Queensland). 20 October 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  6. ^ "Cacophis krefftii Günther, 1863 – Southern Dwarf Crowned Snake". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  7. ^ "Golden-crowned Snake". Australian Museum. 24 June 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
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Cacophis krefftii: Brief Summary

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Cacophis krefftii is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

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