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Atractaspis micropholis

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Atractaspis micropholis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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.

References

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  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.