West Coast Banded Snake
Simoselaps littoralis
Silhouette: Beth Reinke · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyElapidae (Elapid Snakes)
- GenusSimoselaps (Australian Banded Snakes)
- SpeciesSimoselaps littoralis (West Coast Banded Snake)
About the West Coast Banded Snake
Simoselaps littoralis, also known as the west coast banded snake or coastal burrowing snake, is a species of mildly venomous burrowing snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet littoralis ("coastal") refers to the species' distribution and habitat.
The species grows to an average of about 39 cm in length. The species is oviparous, with an average clutch size of four. The species occurs in coastal dune and heath habitats along the west coast of Western Australia south of Exmouth, including coastal islands. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of West Coast Banded Snake in Ningaloo Marine 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 | Ningaloo Marine Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.