(Broadley, Trape, Chirio & Wüster in Wüster et al., 2018)
This species was previously thought to be identical to the forest cobra (Naja melanoleuca), but morphological and genetic differences have led to its recognition as a separate species.[2] It differs from Naja melanoleuca and other forest cobras in having a series of 3–8 broad, semi-divided light bands across the anterior body.
Description
Brownish black or black dorsally, with a series of 3–8 broad, cream-coloured crossbands, each partly divided by a narrow black crossband. Midbody dorsal scale rows 19, Ventrals 211–226, subcaudals 67–73. Maximum recorded length 223 cm [2]
^Chirio, L.; Gonwouo, N.L. (2021). "Naja savannula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T133836145A133836160. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T133836145A133836160.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
^ abc"Integration of nuclear and mitochondrial gene sequences and morphology reveals unexpected diversity in the forest cobra (Naja melanoleuca) species complex in Central and West Africa (Serpentes: Elapidae)". Zootaxa. Magnolia Press. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
January 07, 2023
west, african, banded, cobra, naja, savannula, species, cobra, genus, naja, that, found, west, africa, conservation, statusleast, concern, iucn, scientific, classificationkingdom, animaliaphylum, chordataclass, reptiliaorder, squamatasuborder, serpentesfamily,. The West African banded cobra Naja savannula is a species of cobra in the genus Naja that is found in West Africa West African banded cobraConservation statusLeast Concern IUCN 3 1 1 Scientific classificationKingdom AnimaliaPhylum ChordataClass ReptiliaOrder SquamataSuborder SerpentesFamily ElapidaeGenus NajaSubgenus BoulengerinaSpecies N savannulaBinomial nameNaja savannula Broadley Trape Chirio amp Wuster in Wuster et al 2018 This species was previously thought to be identical to the forest cobra Naja melanoleuca but morphological and genetic differences have led to its recognition as a separate species 2 It differs from Naja melanoleuca and other forest cobras in having a series of 3 8 broad semi divided light bands across the anterior body Description EditBrownish black or black dorsally with a series of 3 8 broad cream coloured crossbands each partly divided by a narrow black crossband Midbody dorsal scale rows 19 Ventrals 211 226 subcaudals 67 73 Maximum recorded length 223 cm 2 Distribution EditWest Africa primarily gallery forests in West African savannas and savanna woodlands recorded from Senegal Gambia Guinea Mali Burkina Faso Ivory Coast Ghana Togo Benin Niger Nigeria northern Cameroon and southern Chad 2 References Edit Chirio L Gonwouo N L 2021 Naja savannula IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021 e T133836145A133836160 doi 10 2305 IUCN UK 2021 1 RLTS T133836145A133836160 en Retrieved 18 November 2021 a b c Integration of nuclear and mitochondrial gene sequences and morphology reveals unexpected diversity in the forest cobra Naja melanoleuca species complex in Central and West Africa Serpentes Elapidae Zootaxa Magnolia Press Retrieved 28 December 2020 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title West African banded cobra amp oldid 1112367044, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
