Eastern Rufous Beaked Snake
Rhamphiophis rostratus
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Reptiles
Rhamphiophis rostratus, commonly known as the rufous beaked snake, is a species of snake in the family Psammophiidae. It is a large diurnal species native to eastern Africa, ranging from Somalia and Ethiopia in the north to South Africa in the south. It is easily identified by its pointed snout and a dark stripe running through the eye.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Psammophiidae
- Genus
- Rhamphiophis