Key Identification Features
- The head is small and not distinctly separated from the neck.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Atractaspididae
Atractaspididae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order , class Squamata. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Atractaspididae Species
Amblyodipsas polylepis (Bocage, 1873)
Amblyodipsas polylepis (Bocage, 1873)
Amblyodipsas polylepis is a small, uniformly dark snake endemic to eastern and n…
Aparallactus capensis Smith, 1849
Aparallactus capensis Smith, 1849
Aparallactus capensis is a small centipede-eating snake found across southern an…
Atractaspis bibronii Smith, 1849
Atractaspis bibronii Smith, 1849
Atractaspis bibronii is a snake species found across southern Africa, with speci…
Homoroselaps lacteus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Homoroselaps lacteus (Linnaeus, 1758)
The spotted harlequin snake, Homoroselaps lacteus, is an atracaspidid snake foun…
Macrelaps microlepidotus (Günther, 1860)
Macrelaps microlepidotus (Günther, 1860)
This text provides the genus diagnosis and full species description for the snak…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Atractaspididae?
Atractaspididae animals belong to the order in the Animalia kingdom. The head is small and not distinctly separated from the neck. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Atractaspididae?
Atractaspididae is classified in the order , class Squamata, phylum Chordata. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
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