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Rhinophis homolepis

(Rhinophis homolepis)

Description

Rhinophis homolepis, commonly known as Trevelyan's earth snake, is a species of snake in the Uropeltidae family. It is endemic to the rain forests and grasslands of Sri Lanka.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Uropeltidae
Genus:Rhinophis
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