Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Serpentes Scientific name Uropeltis ruhunae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Infraorder Alethinophidia Higher classification Uropeltis | |
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Uropeltis ruhunae is a species of snake in the family Uropeltidae. The species is endemic to Sri Lanka.
Etymology
The specific name, ruhunae, refers to the ancient Sri Lankan Kingdom of Ruhuna.
References
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