Wallace's striped snake
Wallaceophis gujaratensis
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Reptiles
Wallaceophis is a genus of snake in the family Colubridae. It was first described in 2016. The sole species is Wallaceophis gujaratensis which is found in the Indian state of Gujarat. Wallaceophis gujaratenisis is presently known from just seven localities of Gujarat and virtually nothing is known about its biology. Common names Wallace's striped snake and Wallace's racer has been suggested for it.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Wallaceophis