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Oligodon
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Oligodon is genus of colubrid snakes that was first described by Austrian zoologist Leopold Fitzinger in 1826.[1] This genus is widespread throughout central and tropical Asia. The snakes of this genus are commonly known as kukri snakes.[3]
Quick Facts Oligodon, Scientific classification ...
Oligodon | |
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Western kukri snake Oligodon affinis | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Subfamily: | Colubrinae |
Genus: | Oligodon Fitzinger, 1826[1] |
Type species | |
Oligodon bitorquatus | |
Species | |
84 known species[2] |
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