Roshan Perera's Shieldtail
Rhinophis roshanpererai
- Critically endangered
- Card rarity: Legendary
- Reptiles
Rhinophis roshanpererai, the Roshan Perera's shieldtail or Roshan Perera's rhinophis, is a species of snake in the family Uropeltidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. The species was first described from three specimens taken from Badulla District. The species lack pale stripes and possess three to four prominent spines with a small shield-tail.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Uropeltidae
- Genus
- Rhinophis