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Calliophis melanurus

(Calliophis melanurus)

Description

Calliophis melanurus, commonly known as the Indian coral snake, is a species of venomous elapid snake endemic to the Indian subcontinent. Two subspecies are recognized, including the nominotypical subspecies.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Elapidae
Genus:Calliophis
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