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Atractaspis micropholis

Atractaspis micropholis, the Sahelian burrowing asp, is a species of snake from the Atractaspis genus. The species was scientifically described in 1872 by Günther. It is restricted to Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegambia, Chad and Mali. It lives in savannas in an elevation of up to 500 m (1,600 ft). Populations are stable and it's listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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Atractaspis micropholis
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Atractaspididae
Genus: Atractaspis
Species:
A. micropholis
Binomial name
Atractaspis micropholis
Günther, 1872

Atractaspis micropholis, the Sahelian burrowing asp, is a species of snake from the Atractaspis genus. The species was scientifically described in 1872 by Günther. It is restricted to Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegambia, Chad and Mali.2 It lives in savannas in an elevation of up to 500 m (1,600 ft). Populations are stable and it's listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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References

  1. Segniagbeto, G (2013). "Atractaspis micropholis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T17364025A17364028. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T17364025A17364028.en.
  2. "Atractaspis micropholis". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2023-04-08.