Species Brachyurophis morrisi (Horner, 1998)
Arnhem Shovel-nosed Snake
- Simoselaps morrisi Horner, P. 1998. Simoselaps morrisi sp. nov. (Elapidae), a new species of snake from the Northern Territory. The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory 14: 63-70 [64].
Type data:
Holotype NTM R22951 ♂, southern end of Elcho Island, NT [12°03'S 135°34'E].
Generic Combinations
- Brachyurophis morrisi (Horner, 1998).
Distribution
States
Northern Territory
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NT: Arnhem Coast (ARC), Central Arnhem (CA)
Common Name References
Clayton, M., Wombey, J.C., Mason, I.J., Chesser, R.T. & Wells, A. 2006. CSIRO List of Australian Vertebrates: A Reference with Conservation Status. Melbourne : CSIRO Publishing iv 162 pp. [43] (Arnhem Shovel-nosed Snake)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-Feb-2024 | 22-Aug-2013 | MODIFIED | ||
| 08-Mar-2011 | 08-Mar-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |