Western Black Desert Cobra
Walterinnesia aegyptia
About the Western Black Desert Cobra
Walterinnesia is a genus of venomous elapid snake, also known as the desert black snake or black desert cobra. W. aegyptia was long considered to be the only species within the genus. However, it was recently found that the eastern populations actually represent a different species, W. morgani. W. aegyptia is entirely black in color, and has highly shiny scales. W. morgani differs in having a juvenile pattern of reddish crossbars on the back, and lower...
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Western Black Desert Cobra?
The scientific name of the Western Black Desert Cobra is Walterinnesia aegyptia.
How many Western Black Desert Cobra sightings have been recorded?
28 observations of the Western Black Desert Cobra have been recorded on iNaturalist.
