Northern Shovel-nosed Snake
Brachyurophis roperi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyElapidae (Elapid Snakes)
- GenusBrachyurophis (Shovel-nosed Snakes)
- SpeciesBrachyurophis roperi (Northern Shovel-nosed Snake)
About the Northern Shovel-nosed Snake
Brachyurophis roperi, also known as the northern shovel-nosed snake, is a species of mildly venomous burrowing snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet roperi refers to the type locality of the Roper River Mission in the Northern Territory. It was formerly considered a subspecies of Brachyurophis semifasciatus.
The species grows to an average of about 37 centimetres or 15 inches in length. There are dark brown to black bands along the length of the orange to reddish-brown upper body. The belly is whitish. The species is oviparous with a clutch size of three. It feeds on reptile eggs.
The species' range extends from Broome in Western Australia, eastwards through the Kimberley region, the Top End of the Northern Territory as far south as Ti-Tree, to Camooweal in western Queensland. It occurs in sandy soils as well as in heavy soils and rocky ranges. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Northern Shovel-nosed Snake in Kakadu National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Northern Shovel-nosed Snake in Kakadu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Northern Shovel-nosed Snake sighting in Kakadu National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Northern Shovel-nosed Snake in Kakadu National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Northern Shovel-nosed Snake in Kakadu National Park in our monthly data.