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Distribution

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Continent: Africa
Distribution: S Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) (Katanga district)
Type locality: œKituri, Katangadistrikt Kongostaat
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Xenocalamus michelli

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Xenocalamus michelli, or Michell's quill-snouted snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae.[2] The species is endemic to Africa.[3]

Etymology

The specific name, michelli, is in honor of a Captain Michell who collected the holotype.[3]

Geographic range

X. michelli is found in Katanga Province in southern Democratic Republic of the Congo.[3]

Reproduction

X. michelli is oviparous.[3]

References

  1. ^ Kusamba, C. (2021). "Xenocalamus michelli". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T176284A126429802. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T176284A126429802.en.
  2. ^ "Xenocalamus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 29 August 2007.
  3. ^ a b c d Species Xenocalamus michelli at The Reptile Database. Accessed 10 April 2019. www.reptile-database.org.
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Xenocalamus michelli: Brief Summary

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Xenocalamus michelli, or Michell's quill-snouted snake, is a species of venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae. The species is endemic to Africa.

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