List of atractaspidid species and subspecies
Encyclopedia
This is a list of all genera
, species
and subspecies
of the family
Atractaspididae
, otherwise referred to as African burrowing asps, stiletto snakes, or atractaspidids. It follows the taxonomy
currently provided by ITIS
, which is based on the continuing work of Dr. Roy McDiarmid.
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
, species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
and subspecies
Subspecies
Subspecies in biological classification, is either a taxonomic rank subordinate to species, ora taxonomic unit in that rank . A subspecies cannot be recognized in isolation: a species will either be recognized as having no subspecies at all or two or more, never just one...
of the family
Family (biology)
In biological classification, family is* a taxonomic rank. Other well-known ranks are life, domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, genus, and species, with family fitting between order and genus. As for the other well-known ranks, there is the option of an immediately lower rank, indicated by the...
Atractaspididae
Atractaspididae
The Atractaspididae are a family of snakes found in Africa and the Middle East. Currently, 12 genera are recognized.-Description:This family includes many genera formerly classed in other families, on the basis of fang type. It includes fangless , rear-fanged , fixed-fanged , and viper-like species...
, otherwise referred to as African burrowing asps, stiletto snakes, or atractaspidids. It follows the taxonomy
Alpha taxonomy
Alpha taxonomy is the discipline concerned with finding, describing and naming species of living or fossil organisms. This field is supported by institutions holding collections of these organisms, with relevant data, carefully curated: such institutes include natural history museums, herbaria and...
currently provided by ITIS
Integrated Taxonomic Information System
The Integrated Taxonomic Information System is a partnership designed to provide consistent and reliable information on the taxonomy of biological species. ITIS was originally formed in 1996 as an interagency group within the U.S...
, which is based on the continuing work of Dr. Roy McDiarmid.
- AmblyodipsasAmblyodipsasAmblyodipsas is a genus of snakes found in Africa. Currently, 9 species are recognized.These snakes are often known as glossy snakes. Although rear-fanged, all species are considered harmless, but their venom has not been well studied...
- Amblyodipsas concolorAmblyodipsas concolorAmblyodipsas concolor, or the Natal purple-glossed snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family.-Geographic range:...
- Amblyodipsas dimidiataAmblyodipsas dimidiataAmblyodipsas dimidiata, or the Mpwapwa purple-glossed snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family.-Description:...
- Amblyodipsas katangensisAmblyodipsas katangensisAmblyodipsas katangensis, or the Katanga purple-glossed snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia.-References:...
- Amblyodipsas katangensis ionidesi
- Amblyodipsas katangensis katangensisAmblyodipsas katangensisAmblyodipsas katangensis, or the Katanga purple-glossed snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia.-References:...
- Amblyodipsas microphthalmaAmblyodipsas microphthalmaAmblyodipsas micropthalma, or the eastern purple-glossed snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family.-Description:...
- Amblyodipsas polylepisAmblyodipsas polylepisAmblyodipsas polylepis, or the common purple-glossed snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family.-Geographic range:It is endemic to the eastern and northern regions of southern Africa...
- Amblyodipsas polylepis hildebrandtii
- Amblyodipsas polylepis polylepisAmblyodipsas polylepisAmblyodipsas polylepis, or the common purple-glossed snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family.-Geographic range:It is endemic to the eastern and northern regions of southern Africa...
- Amblyodipsas rodhainiAmblyodipsas rodhainiAmblyodipsas rodhaini, or Rodhain's purple-glossed snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.-References:...
- Amblyodipsas teitanaAmblyodipsas teitanaAmblyodipsas teitana, or the Teitana purple-glossed snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is found in Kenya.-References:...
- Amblyodipsas unicolor
- Amblyodipsas ventrimaculataAmblyodipsas ventrimaculataAmblyodipsas ventrimaculata, or the Kalahari purple-glossed snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is endemic to Namibia, Botswana, northern Zimbabwe, and western Zambia.-References:...
- Amblyodipsas concolor
- AparallactusAparallactusAparallactus is a genus of rear-fanged venomous snakes found in Africa. Currently, 11 species are recognized.-Description:Maxillary short, with 6-9 small teeth followed by a large grooved fang situated below the eye. Anterior mandibular teeth longest. Head small, not distinct from neck. Eye small,...
- Aparallactus capensisAparallactus capensisAparallactus capensis, or the Cape centipede-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family.-Geographic range:...
- Aparallactus capensis bocagii
- Aparallactus capensis capensisAparallactus capensisAparallactus capensis, or the Cape centipede-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family.-Geographic range:...
- Aparallactus capensis luebberti
- Aparallactus capensis punctatolineatus
- Aparallactus guentheriAparallactus guentheriAparallactus guentheri, or the black centipede-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae.-Etymology:...
- Aparallactus jacksoniiAparallactus jacksoniiAparallactus jacksonii, or Jackson's centipede-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae.-Etymology:...
- Aparallactus lineatusAparallactus lineatusAparallactus lineatus, or the lined centipede-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae.-Geographic range:...
- Aparallactus lunulatusAparallactus lunulatusAparallactus lunulatus, or the reticulated centipede-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae, which is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:...
- Aparallactus lunulatus lunulatusAparallactus lunulatusAparallactus lunulatus, or the reticulated centipede-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae, which is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:...
- Aparallactus lunulatus nigrocollaris
- Aparallactus lunulatus scortecci
- Aparallactus lunulatus lunulatus
- Aparallactus modestusAparallactus modestusAparallactus modestus, or the western forest centipede-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family,-Geographic range:...
- Aparallactus modestus modestusAparallactus modestusAparallactus modestus, or the western forest centipede-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family,-Geographic range:...
- Aparallactus modestus ubangensis
- Aparallactus modestus modestus
- Aparallactus moeruensisAparallactus moeruensisAparallactus moeruensis, or the Zaire centipede-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is found in the southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, which was formerly known as Zaire.-References:...
- Aparallactus nigerAparallactus nigerAparallactus niger is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Western Africa.-Description:Aparallactus niger is completely black dorsally, to which the specific name, niger, refers...
- Aparallactus nigricepsAparallactus nigricepsAparallactus nigriceps, or the Mozambique centipede-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family.-Geographic range:It is endemic to Africa and is found in southeastern Mozambique, around Inhambane.-Description:...
- Aparallactus turneriAparallactus turneriAparallactus turneri, or the Malindi centipede-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is found in coastal Kenya.-References:...
- Aparallactus werneriAparallactus werneriAparallactus werneri, or the Usambara centipede-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family.-Etymology:...
- Aparallactus capensis
- AtractaspisAtractaspisAtractaspis is a genus of venomous snakes found in Africa. Currently, 15 species are recognized by ITIS. Others recognize 19 species. 16 are listed here.-Common names:Burrowing vipers, burrowing asps, mole vipers, stiletto snakes, side-stabbing snakes....
, Stiletto snakes- Atractaspis aterrimaAtractaspis aterrimaAtractaspis aterrima, commonly known as the slender burrowing asp or mole viper, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family. The specific epithet, aterrima, meaning "blackest", is the superlative form of the Latin adjective ater, meaning "black".-Description:It is totally black or...
, Slender burrowing asp - Atractaspis battersbyiAtractaspis battersbyiAtractaspis battersbyi, or Battersby's burrowing asp, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family.-Etymology:Both the common name and the specific epithet, battersbyi, are in honor of James Clarence Battersby , herpetologist at the British Museum for 45 years.-References:*de...
, Battersby's burrowing asp - Atractaspis bibronii, Bibron's burrowing asp
- Atractaspis boulengeriAtractaspis boulengeriAtractaspis boulengeri, or the Central African burrowing asp, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is endemic to Africa. The specific epithet, boulengeri, is in honor of Belgian-British herpetologist George Albert Boulenger.-References:*Mocquard, M.F. 1897. Sur une...
, Central African burrowing asp- Atractaspis boulengeri boulengeriAtractaspis boulengeriAtractaspis boulengeri, or the Central African burrowing asp, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is endemic to Africa. The specific epithet, boulengeri, is in honor of Belgian-British herpetologist George Albert Boulenger.-References:*Mocquard, M.F. 1897. Sur une...
- Atractaspis boulengeri matschiensis
- Atractaspis boulengeri mixta
- Atractaspis boulengeri schmidti
- Atractaspis boulengeri schultzei
- Atractaspis boulengeri vanderborghti
- Atractaspis boulengeri boulengeri
- Atractaspis coalescensAtractaspis coalescensAtractaspis coalescens, or the black burrowing asp, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is endemic to Africa.-References:...
, Black burrowing asp - Atractaspis congicaAtractaspis congicaAtractaspis congica, or the Congo burrowing asp, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is endemic to Africa.-Description:...
, Congo burrowing asp- Atractaspis congica congicaAtractaspis congicaAtractaspis congica, or the Congo burrowing asp, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is endemic to Africa.-Description:...
- Atractaspis congica leleupi
- Atractaspis congica orientalis
- Atractaspis congica congica
- Atractaspis corpulentaAtractaspis corpulentaAtractaspis corpulenta, or the fat burrowing asp, is a species of snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is endemic to Africa.-Description:...
, Fat burrowing asp- Atractaspis corpulenta corpulentaAtractaspis corpulentaAtractaspis corpulenta, or the fat burrowing asp, is a species of snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is endemic to Africa.-Description:...
- Atractaspis corpulenta kivuensis
- Atractaspis corpulenta leucura
- Atractaspis corpulenta corpulenta
- Atractaspis dahomeyensisAtractaspis dahomeyensisAtractaspis dahomeyensis, or the Dahomey burrowing asp, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family.-Description:...
, Dahomey burrowing asp - Atractaspis duerdeniAtractaspis duerdeniAtractaspis duerdeni, commonly known as the beaked burrowing asp or Duerden's burrowing asp, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family.-Etymology:...
, Duerden's burrowing asp - Atractaspis engdahliAtractaspis engdahliAtractaspis engdahli, or Engdahl's burrowing asp, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is endemic to Africa.-References:...
, Engdahl's burrowing asp - Atractaspis irregularisAtractaspis irregularisAtractaspis irregularis, or the variable burrowing asp, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family.-Description:Atractaspis irregularis is completely dark brown or black....
, Variable burrowing asp- Atractaspis irregularis angeli
- Atractaspis irregularis bipostocularis
- Atractaspis irregularis irregularisAtractaspis irregularisAtractaspis irregularis, or the variable burrowing asp, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family.-Description:Atractaspis irregularis is completely dark brown or black....
- Atractaspis irregularis parkeri
- Atractaspis irregularis uelensis
- Atractaspis leucomelasAtractaspis leucomelasAtractaspis leucomelas, or the Ogaden burrowing asp, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family.-Etymology:The specific epithet, leucomelas, is derived from New Latin leuco and Greek μέλας , and refers to this snake's "white and black" coloration.-Geographic range:It is endemic...
, Ogaden burrowing asp - Atractaspis microlepidota, Small-scaled burring asp
- Atractaspis microlepidota andersonii
- Atractaspis microlepidota microlepidota
- Atractaspis reticulataAtractaspis reticulataAtractaspis reticulata, or the reticulate burrowing asp, is a species of snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is endemic to Africa.-References:*Sjöstedt, Y. 1896. Atractus reticulata, eine neue Schlange aus Kamerun. Zool. Anz. 19:516-517....
, Reticulate burrowing asp- Atractaspis reticulata brieni
- Atractaspis reticulata heterochilus
- Atractaspis reticulata reticulataAtractaspis reticulataAtractaspis reticulata, or the reticulate burrowing asp, is a species of snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is endemic to Africa.-References:*Sjöstedt, Y. 1896. Atractus reticulata, eine neue Schlange aus Kamerun. Zool. Anz. 19:516-517....
- Atractaspis scortecciiAtractaspis scortecciiAtractaspis scorteccii, or the Somali burrowing asp, is a species of snake in the Atractaspididae family. The specific epithet, scorteccii, is in honor of Italian herpetologist Giuseppe Scortecci . It is endemic to Africa....
, Somali burrowing asp
- Atractaspis aterrima
- BrachyophisBrachyophisBrachyophis is a monotypic genus created for the rear-fanged venomous snake species, B. revoili, found in Africa. Currently, 3 subspecies are recognized.-Description of genus:...
- Brachyophis revoiliBrachyophisBrachyophis is a monotypic genus created for the rear-fanged venomous snake species, B. revoili, found in Africa. Currently, 3 subspecies are recognized.-Description of genus:...
- Brachyophis revoili cornii
- Brachyophis revoili krameri
- Brachyophis revoili revoili
- Brachyophis revoili
- ChilorhinophisChilorhinophisChilorhinophis is a genus of venomous snakes found in Africa. Currently, three species are recognized.-Species:*) Not including the nominate subspecies.T) Type species....
- Chilorhinophis butleriChilorhinophis butleriChilorhinophis butleri, or Butler's two-headed snake, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is endemic to Africa and is found in Sudan....
- Chilorhinophis carpenteriChilorhinophis carpenteriChilorhinophis carpenteri, or the Liwale two-headed snake, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family.-Geographic range:It is endemic to Africa and is found in Mozambique and southeastern Tanzania.-Etymology:...
- Chilorhinophis carpenteri carpenteriChilorhinophis carpenteriChilorhinophis carpenteri, or the Liwale two-headed snake, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family.-Geographic range:It is endemic to Africa and is found in Mozambique and southeastern Tanzania.-Etymology:...
- Chilorhinophis carpenteri liwalensis
- Chilorhinophis carpenteri carpenteri
- Chilorhinophis gerardiChilorhinophis gerardiChilorhinophis gerardi, or Gerard's black and yellow burrowing snake, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is endemic to Africa, where it is found in southern Democratic Republic of the Congo , Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.-References:*Boulenger, G.A. 1913...
- Chilorhinophis gerardi gerardiChilorhinophis gerardiChilorhinophis gerardi, or Gerard's black and yellow burrowing snake, is a species of venomous snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is endemic to Africa, where it is found in southern Democratic Republic of the Congo , Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.-References:*Boulenger, G.A. 1913...
- Chilorhinophis gerardi tanganyikae
- Chilorhinophis gerardi gerardi
- Chilorhinophis butleri
- ElapotinusElapotinusElapotinus is a monotypic genus created for the rear-fanged venomous snake species, Elapotinus picteti, found in Africa. No subspecies are currently recognized.-Description of genus:...
, Jan's snake- Elapotinus pictetiElapotinusElapotinus is a monotypic genus created for the rear-fanged venomous snake species, Elapotinus picteti, found in Africa. No subspecies are currently recognized.-Description of genus:...
, Jan's snake
- Elapotinus picteti
- HypoptophisHypoptophisHypoptophis is a monotypic genus created for the rear-fanged venomous snake species, Hypoptophis wilsoni, found in Africa...
- Hypoptophis wilsoniHypoptophisHypoptophis is a monotypic genus created for the rear-fanged venomous snake species, Hypoptophis wilsoni, found in Africa...
- Hypoptophis wilsoni
- MacrelapsMacrelapsMacrelaps is a monotypic genus created for the rear-fanged venomous snake species, M. microlepidotus, endemic to South Africa. No subspecies are currently recognized.-Description of genus:...
- Macrelaps microlepidotusMacrelapsMacrelaps is a monotypic genus created for the rear-fanged venomous snake species, M. microlepidotus, endemic to South Africa. No subspecies are currently recognized.-Description of genus:...
- Macrelaps microlepidotus
- MicrelapsMicrelapsMicrelaps is a genus of venomous rear-fanged Atractaspidid snakes found in Africa and the Middle East. Currently, five species are recognized.-Description:...
- Micrelaps bicoloratusMicrelaps bicoloratusMicrelaps bicoloratus, or the Kenya two-headed snake, is a species of venomous opisthoglyphous snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Kenya.-References:...
, Kenya two-headed snake- Micrelaps bicoloratus bicoloratusMicrelaps bicoloratusMicrelaps bicoloratus, or the Kenya two-headed snake, is a species of venomous opisthoglyphous snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Kenya.-References:...
- Micrelaps bicoloratus moyeri
- Micrelaps bicoloratus bicoloratus
- Micrelaps muelleriMicrelaps muelleriMicrelaps muelleri is a venomous rear-fanged Atractaspidid species endemic to the Middle East.-Taxonomy:No subspecies are currently recognized...
, Muller's snake - Micrelaps vaillantiMicrelaps vaillantiMicrelaps vaillanti, or the Somali two-headed snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Etymology:The specific name, vaillanti, is in honor of French herpetologist Léon Vaillant....
, Somali two-headed snake
- Micrelaps bicoloratus
- PoecilopholisPoecilopholisPoecilopholis is a monotypic genus created for the fangless venomous snake species, Poecilopholis cameronensis, which is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:As the specific name implies, Poecilopholis cameronensis is found in Cameroon....
- Poecilopholis cameronensisPoecilopholisPoecilopholis is a monotypic genus created for the fangless venomous snake species, Poecilopholis cameronensis, which is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:As the specific name implies, Poecilopholis cameronensis is found in Cameroon....
- Poecilopholis cameronensis
- PolemonPolemon-Philosophers:*Polemon , the head of the Platonic Academy from 314-269 BC*Polemon of Athens, a 2nd century BC Stoic philosopher, also referred to as Polemon of Ilium*Polemon of Laodiceia, a 2nd century sophist-Kings:...
- Polemon acanthiasPolemon acanthiasPolemon acanthias, or Reinhardt's snake-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:It is found in Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Togo....
- Polemon barthiiPolemon barthiiPolemon barthii, or the Guinea snake-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is endemic to Africa.-Etymology:The specific name, barthii, is in honor of German explorer Heinrich Barth.-Description:...
- Polemon bocourtiPolemon bocourtiPolemon bocourti, or Bocourt's snake-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the Atractaspididae family. It is endemic to Africa.-Etymology:The specific name, bocourti, is in honor of French herpetologist Marie Firmin Bocourt....
- Polemon christyiPolemon christyiPolemon christyi, or the eastern snake-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Etymology:The specific name, christyi, is in honor of "Dr. C...
- Polemon collarisPolemon collarisPolemon collaris, or the collared snake-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:...
- Polemon collaris brevior
- Polemon collaris collarisPolemon collarisPolemon collaris, or the collared snake-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:...
- Polemon collaris longior
- Polemon fulvicollisPolemon fulvicollisPolemon fulvicollis, or the African snake-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:...
- Polemon fulvicollis fulvicollisPolemon fulvicollisPolemon fulvicollis, or the African snake-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:...
- Polemon fulvicollis gracilis
- Polemon fulvicollis graveri
- Polemon fulvicollis laurenti
- Polemon fulvicollis fulvicollis
- Polemon gabonensisPolemon gabonensisPolemon gabonensis, or the Gaboon snake-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:...
- Polemon gabonensis gabonensisPolemon gabonensisPolemon gabonensis, or the Gaboon snake-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:...
- Polemon gabonensis schmidti
- Polemon gabonensis gabonensis
- Polemon gracilisPolemon gracilisPolemon gracilis, or the graceful snake-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Description:...
- Polemon griseicepsPolemon griseicepsPolemon griseiceps, or the Cameroon snake-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, and Congo.-References:...
- Polemon leopoldiPolemon leopoldiPolemon leopoldi is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Etymology:The specific name or epithet, leopoldi, is in honor of Leopold III, King of the Belgians.-References:...
- Polemon newiediPolemon newiediPolemon neuwiedi, or the Ivory Coast snake-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Etymology:...
- Polemon notatusPolemon notatusPolemon notatus is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon.-Description:...
- Polemon notatus aemulans
- Polemon notatus notatusPolemon notatusPolemon notatus is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon.-Description:...
- Polemon robustusPolemon robustusPolemon robustus, or the Zaire snake-eater, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:It is found in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo....
- Polemon acanthias
- XenocalamusXenocalamusXenocalamus is a genus of rear-fanged venomous snakes endemic to Africa. Five species are recognized.-Description of genus:Maxillary very short, with five teeth gradually increasing in size and followed, after an interspace, by two large grooved fangs situated below the eye. Anterior mandibular...
- Xenocalamus bicolorXenocalamus bicolorXenocalamus bicolor, or the slender quill-snouted snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:...
- Xenocalamus bicolor australis
- Xenocalamus bicolor bicolorXenocalamus bicolorXenocalamus bicolor, or the slender quill-snouted snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:...
- Xenocalamus bicolor concavorostralis
- Xenocalamus bicolor lineatus
- Xenocalamus bicolor machadoi
- Xenocalamus bicolor maculatus
- Xenocalamus mechowiiXenocalamus mechowiiXenocalamus mechowii, or the elongate quill-snouted snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Etymology:...
- Xenocalamus mechowii inornatus
- Xenocalamus mechowii mechowiiXenocalamus mechowiiXenocalamus mechowii, or the elongate quill-snouted snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Etymology:...
- Xenocalamus michelliXenocalamus michelliXenocalamus michelli, or Michell's quill-snouted snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-Geographic range:...
- Xenocalamus sabiensisXenocalamus sabiensisXenocalamus sabiensis, or the Sabi quill-snouted snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa.-References:...
- Xenocalamus transvaalensisXenocalamus transvaalensisXenocalamus transvaalensis is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to Africa. No subspecies are recognized.-Geographic range:...
, Transvaal quillsnout snake
- Xenocalamus bicolor