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(Redirected from Hapsidophrys smaragdinus) Species of snake Not to be confused with Emerald tree boa.

Emerald snake
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Hapsidophrys
Species: H. smaragdinus
Binomial name
Hapsidophrys smaragdinus
(Schlegel, 1837)
Synonyms
  • Hapsidophrys smaragdina

The emerald snake (Hapsidophrys smaragdinus) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.

Eating a house gecko.

Geographic range

The snake is found in Africa.

References

  1. Luiselli, L.; Chirio, L.; Segniagbeto, G.; Wagner, P.; Safari, I.; Chenga, J. (2021). "Hapsidophrys smaragdinus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T13265399A13265408. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T13265399A13265408.en. Retrieved 19 May 2023.


Taxon identifiers
Hapsidophrys smaragdina
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