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Atractaspididae
Family of snakes / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Atractaspididae (atractaspidids) are a family of venomous snakes[1] found in Africa and the Middle East, commonly called mole vipers, stiletto snakes, or burrowing asps. Currently, 12 genera are recognized.[2]
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Atractaspis engaddensis | |
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Superfamily: | Elapoidea |
Family: | Atractaspididae Günther, 1858 |
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