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Cryptophis

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Cryptophis
Cryptophis nigrescens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Elapidae
Subfamily: Hydrophiinae
Genus: Cryptophis
Worrell, 1961

Cryptophis is a genus of venomous snakes in the family Elapidae. The genus is native to Australia and New Guinea.[1]

Species

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The following five species are recognized as being valid.[1]

Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Cryptophis.

Etymology

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The generic name is a combination of the Greek words κρυπτός (concealed, hidden, secret) and ὄφις (snake).

References

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Further reading

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  • Worrell E (1961). "Herpetological Name Changes". West Australian Naturalist 8: 18–27. (Cryptophis, new genus).