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Cacophis krefftii

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Cacophis krefftii is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae.[4][3] The species is endemic to Australia.[3]

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Etymology

The specific name, krefftii, is in honor of German-born Australian naturalist Gerard Krefft.[5]

Common names

Common names for C. krefftii include dwarf crowned snake,[6] southern dwarf crowned snake,[7] and Krefft's dwarf snake.[3]

Description

C. krefftii may attain a total length (including tail) of 34.5 cm (13.6 in). Dorsally, it is dark gray, with a yellow nuchal collar. Ventrally it is yellow, with some black at the edges of the ventral scales.[8]

Geographic range

The geographic range of C. krefftii extends from the Central Coast of New South Wales to South East Queensland.[9]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of C. krefftii is forest.[1]

Behavior

C. krefftii is terrestrial and nocturnal.[1] When threatened it may raise the anterior part of its body, in the manner of a cobra.[8]

Diet

C. krefftii preys upon sleeping diurnal skinks.[8]

Reproduction

C. krefftii is oviparous.[3]

References

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