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Platyceps insulanus

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Species of snake

Platyceps insulanus
Conservation status

Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Platyceps
Species: P. insulanus
Binomial name
Platyceps insulanus
Mertens, 1965

Platyceps insulanus is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is commonly known as the Sarso Island racer.

Geographic range

The snake is found on Sarso Island in the Saudi Arabia.

References

  1. Sindaco, R. (2012). "Platyceps insulanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T199848A2613870. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T199848A2613870.en. Retrieved 28 June 2023.


Taxon identifiers
Coluber insulanus
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