Eranga Viraj’s shieldtail snake
Rhinophis erangaviraji
- Critically endangered
- Card rarity: Legendary
- Reptiles
Rhinophis erangaviraji, also known commonly as Eranga Viraj's shieldtail snake, is a species of snake in the family Uropeltidae. The species is endemic to Sri Lanka, where it was discovered in the Rakwana area of Matara District.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Uropeltidae
- Genus
- Rhinophis