Elaphe anomala

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Elaphe anomala
Korean rat snake.jpg
Elaphe anomala
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Elaphe
Species:
E. anomala
Binomial name
Elaphe anomala
(Boulenger, 1916)
Synonyms

Coluber anomalus Boulenger, 1916

Elaphe anomala commonly known as the Korean rat snake is a non-venomous species of colubrid snake known from China and Korea.[1] Its common names include Amur ratsnake, southern Amur ratsnake, and faded Russian ratsnake. It is a semi-arboreal snake that can be found in grasslands, dry scrub, rocky areas, and on the banks of rivers and lakes. It grows to 150–180 cm (59–71 in).[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Elaphe anomala at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 5 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Elaphe anomala - Amur Ratsnake". Ratsnake Information. 2015. Retrieved 5 September 2015.


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