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Atractaspis engdahli
Species of snake From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Atractaspis engdahli, also known commonly as Engdahl's burrowing asp, Engdahl's burrowing viper, and the mole viper, is a species of venomous snake in the family Atractaspididae.[2] The species is endemic to Africa.[3]
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Etymology
The specific name, engdahli, is in honor of Swedish missionary Theodor Engdahl, who collected the holotype.[4]
Geographic range
A. engdahli is found in north-eastern Kenya and in Somalia.[5]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of A. engdahli are savanna, shrubland, and grassland, at altitudes from sea level to 500 m (1,600 ft).[1]
Behaviour
A. engdahli is terrestrial and nocturnal. It is often found in termite nests and in holes in the ground.[1]
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