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Atractaspis magrettii

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Atractaspis magrettii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Atractaspididae
Genus: Atractaspis
Species:
A. magrettii
Binomial name
Atractaspis magrettii
Scortecci, 1928

Atractaspis magrettii, the Magretti's burrowing asp, is a species of reptile from the genus Atractaspis. It can be found in Sudan and Eritrea in an elevation range of 400 to 2,400 m (1,300 to 7,900 ft). Its typical habitat is the savanna, which is arid in condition. The species was described in 1928 by Scortecci.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Spawls, S (2021). "Atractaspis magrettii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T20878163A20878168. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T20878163A20878168.en.
  2. ^ "Atractaspis magrettii". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  3. ^ "ITIS - Report: Atractaspis magrettii". www.itis.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-06.