Suzhen’s Krait
Bungarus suzhenae
About the Suzhen’s Krait
Bungarus suzhenae, or Suzhen's krait, is a species of krait first described in the year 2021. The snake is named after Bai Suzhen, the snake goddess from the Chinese tale "Legend of the White Snake", who is revered as a deity of medicine, healing and true love. The Suzhen's krait is found in rice fields and streams in monsoon forests in southwestern China and northern Myanmar at elevations from 800 to 1,560 meters (2,600 to 5,100...
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Suzhen’s Krait?
The scientific name of the Suzhen’s Krait is Bungarus suzhenae.
How many Suzhen’s Krait sightings have been recorded?
27 observations of the Suzhen’s Krait have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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observations on iNaturalist
