Eastern dwarf mulga snake

Eastern dwarf mulga snake

Eastern pygmy mulga snake, False king brown snake

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Pseudechis pailsei

The eastern dwarf mulga snake (Pseudechis pailsei), also known commonly as the eastern pygmy mulga snake and the false king brown snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species, which is native to Australia, was genetically confirmed as a distinct species in 2017.

Animal name origin

The specific name, pailsi, is in honour of Australian reptile breeder Roy Pails (born 1956).

Appearance

P. pailsi may attain a total length (including tail) of 107 cm (42 in).

Distribution

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P. pailsi is found in northern Queensland, Australia.

References

1. Eastern dwarf mulga snake Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_dwarf_mulga_snake
2. Eastern dwarf mulga snake on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/42493251/42493257

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