Brachyurophis incinctus

Brachyurophis incinctus is a species of snake from the family Elapidae, commonly named the unbanded shovel-nosed snake, and is a species endemic to Australia.[3] Its common name reflects its shovel nose specialisation, burrowing behaviour and the fact that it is not banded on its body.

Brachyurophis incinctus
LC (NCA)[2]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Elapidae
Genus: Brachyurophis
Species:
B. incinctus
Binomial name
Brachyurophis incinctus
(Storr, 1968)
Synonyms

Simoselaps incinctus
Vermicella semifasciata incincta

Description

The unbanded shovel-nosed snake is an oviparous, venomous,[4] and small (< 400mm) burrowing snake,[5] which is not banded on its body.[5][6]

Taxonomy

Brachyurophis incinctus is one of eight currently recognised species within the genus Brachyurophis.[3][5] It was first described by Glen Milton Storr in 1968 as Vermicella semifasciata subsp. incincta.[7][6]

Distribution & habitat

Brachyurophis incinctus is found in central Australia (in the Northern Territory) and in western Queensland, in grasslands, shrublands and deserts.

Conservation status

The conservation status of B. incinctus is assessed by the Queensland Government as being of "Least Concern"[2] and is similarly assessed by the IUCN, with the comment that it is "unlikely that any major threat is impacting this species".[1]


References
  1. Wilson, S., Shea, G., Greenlees, M. & Amey, A. (2018). "Brachyurophis incinctus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: E.T177489A102705756. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T177489A102705756.en.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. "Species profile : Brachyurophis incinctus". apps.des.qld.gov.au. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  3. Cogger, H.G. (2018). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia (7 ed.). Collingwood, Victoria: CSIRO Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4863-0970-2.
  4. "Brachyurophis incinctus (Storr, 1968)". Reptile database. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  5. Schembri, B. and Jolly, C.J. (2017). "A significant range extension of the unbanded shovel-nosed snake (Brachyurophis incinctus Storr, 1968) in the Einasleigh Uplands". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 60: 113–117.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. Storr, G.M. (1968). "The genus Vermicella (Serpentes : Elapidae) in Western Australia and the Northern Territory". Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia. 50: 80–92 – via BHL.
  7. "Brachyurophis incinctus (Storr, 1968)". GBIF.


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