Black-striped Burrowing Snake
Neelaps calonotos
Close to qualifying as threatened
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Black-striped Burrowing Snake
Neelaps calonotos, also known commonly as the black-striped burrowing snake, the black-striped snake, and the western black-striped snake, is a species of mildly venomous burrowing snake endemic to Australia. The specific epithet calonotos ("beautiful-backed") refers to the patterning on the upper surface of the body.
Key Facts
- Near threatened - close to being at risk.
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Black-striped Burrowing Snake?
The scientific name of the Black-striped Burrowing Snake is Neelaps calonotos.
Is the Black-striped Burrowing Snake endangered?
The Black-striped Burrowing Snake is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
How many Black-striped Burrowing Snake sightings have been recorded?
29 observations of the Black-striped Burrowing Snake have been recorded on iNaturalist.
