Cacophis
Sign in to saveCacophis is a genus of venomous snakes, commonly known as crowned snakes, in the family Elapidae. The genus is endemic to Australia.
Taxonomy · GBIF
Eastern Brown Snake
GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyElapidae
Observations5,041
Groupreptilia
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- Description
- Species
- Distribution and habitat
- Behaviour
- References
- Further reading
Cacophis is a genus of venomous snakes, commonly known as crowned snakes, in the family Elapidae. The genus is endemic to Australia.
==Description== All species of Cacophis have a distinct "crown" pattern on the head, which gives them their common names. They are venomous, but not dangerous to people.