The smooth-scaled death adder (Acanthophis laevis) is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Smooth-scaled death adder | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Elapidae |
Genus: | Acanthophis |
Species: | A. laevis |
Binomial name | |
Acanthophis laevis Macleay, 1878 | |
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Distribution and habitat
A. laevis is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.[1]
Reproduction
A. laevis is ovoviviparous.[1]
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