Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Serpentes Scientific name Uropeltis phillipsi Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Family Uropeltidae Higher classification Uropeltis | |
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Uropeltis phillipsi, commonly known as Phillips' earth snake, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Uropeltidae. The species is endemic to Sri Lanka.
Etymology
The specific name, phillipsi, is in honor of British naturalist Major William Watt Addison Phillips (1892–1981).
References
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