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Jan’s Cliff Racer (Platyceps rhodorachis)

Jan’s Cliff Racer

Platyceps rhodorachis

About the Jan’s Cliff Racer

Braid Snake or Jan's Cliff Racer (Platyceps rhodorachis) is a species of snake found in Central Asia.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Jan’s Cliff Racer?

The scientific name of the Jan’s Cliff Racer is Platyceps rhodorachis.

How many Jan’s Cliff Racer sightings have been recorded?

255 observations of the Jan’s Cliff Racer have been recorded on iNaturalist.

255 observations on iNaturalist

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