Micrelaps tchernovi
| Micrelaps tchernovi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Atractaspididae |
| Genus: | Micrelaps |
| Species: | M. tchernovi |
| Binomial name | |
| Micrelaps tchernovi Y.L. Werner, Babocsay, Carmely & Thuna, 2006 | |
Micrelaps tchernovi, commonly known as Tchernov's chainling,[1] is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. It is endemic to the Middle East.[2]
Etymology
The specific name or epithet, tchernovi, is in honor of Israeli paleontologist Eitan Tchernov (1935-2002), who collected the holotype.[3]
Geographic range
It is found in Israel and Jordan.[4]
Description
Dorsally, a pattern of 58 (on average) black saddle-like crossbands which fail to reach the ventrals. Crossbands usually narrower than the light interspaces. Ventrally, all black.[5]
References
- ↑ The Reptile Database. ww.reptile-database.org
- ↑ Werner, Y. L., Babocsay, G., Carmely, H. & M. Thuna. "Micrelaps in the southern Levant: variation, sexual dimorphism, and a new species (Serpentes: Atractaspididae)." Zoology in the Middle East 38 (2006): 29-48.
- ↑ The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.
- ↑ The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.
- ↑ The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.
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