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Revision as of 11:16, 28 January 2018
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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: | Austrelaps |
| Species: | A. labialis
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| Austrelaps labialis (Jan, 1859)
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Alecto labialis Jan, 1859 | |
The pygmy copperhead (Austrelaps labialis) is a venomous, elapid, snake species.
Taxonomy
It is not closely related to the American Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix.
Distribution and habitat
It is endemic to Australia and restricted to South Australia (state), particularly Kangaroo Island.
Behavior
It is common but rarely seen, being unobtrusive, and hiding under leaf litter, old iron and haystacks.
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Austrelaps labialis head
References
- Australasian Reptile & Amphibian Specialist Group (1996). "Austrelaps labialis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1996. IUCN: e.T2417A9437391. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T2417A9437391.en. Retrieved 9 January 2018. Listed as Vulnerable (VU B1+2c v2.3)
External links
- Species Austrelaps labialis at The Reptile Database
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