Biology:Melanophidium khairei
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Short description: Species of snake
| Khaire's black shieldtail | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Uropeltidae |
| Genus: | Melanophidium |
| Species: | M. khairei
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| Binomial name | |
| Melanophidium khairei Gower, Giri, Captain & Wilkinson, 2016
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Melanophidium khairei or Khaire's black shield-tail snake is a species of burrowing snake of the family Uropeltidae, endemic to India.[1][2][3]
The species was named after the herpetologist Neelimkumar Khaire.[4][5]
References
- ↑ "New Species of Shieldtail Snake Discovered in India". Sci-News. http://www.sci-news.com/biology/new-species-snake-india-khaires-black-shieldtail-melanophidium-khairei-03696.html. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- ↑ "New snake species discovered in Western Ghats". Zee News. http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/new-snake-species-discovered-in-western-ghats_1862588.html. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- ↑ "Indian, British scientists discover new species of snake in Western Ghats". Mid-day.com. http://m.mid-day.com/articles/indian-british-scientists-discover-new-species-of-snake-in-western-ghats/17014150. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- ↑ "New snake species named after eminent herpetologist Khaire". Daily News and Analysis. http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-new-snake-species-named-after-eminent-herpetologist-khaire-2185662. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- ↑ "New Species Of Burrowing Snake Discovered In Western Ghats". All India Roundup. http://allindiaroundup.com/news/new-species-of-burrowing-snake-discovered-in-western-ghats/. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
Wikidata ☰ Q25519587 entry
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