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Elapsoidea broadleyi

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Elapsoidea broadleyi
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Elapsoidea broadleyi is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Somalia.[2]

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Etymology

The specific name, broadleyi, is in honor of African herpetologist Donald George Broadley.[3]

Geographic range

E. broadleyi is found in southern Somalia.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of E. broadleyi is savanna.[1]

Description

Dorsally, E. broadleyi is uniformly pale brown. Ventrally, it is creamy white. The holotype has a total length (including tail) of 77 cm (30 in).[2]

Behavior

E, broadleyi is terrestrial.[1]

Reproduction

E. broadleyi is oviparous.[2]

References

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