Psammophis orientalis
| Psammophis orientalis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Psammophiidae |
| Genus: | Psammophis |
| Species: | P. orientalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Psammophis orientalis Broadley, 1977 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Psammophis subtaeniatus orientalis Broadley, 1977 | |
Psammophis orientalis, commonly known as the eastern stripe-bellied sand snake, is a fast-moving, diurnal reptile found predominantly in East Africa. It belongs to the family Psammophiidae and is recognized for its slender profile and highly active daytime hunting behaviors.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ Spawls, S., Malonza, P.K. & Msuya, C.A. 2021. Psammophis orientalis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021: e.T22470715A22470732. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T22470715A22470732.en. Accessed on 15 June 2026.
- ↑ "Psammophis orientalis Broadley, 1977". The Reptile Database.
