676 observationsLeast Concern
Black Mamba
Dendroaspis polylepis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Elapidae ›Genus: Dendroaspis
About
The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a highly venomous snake endemic to parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Skin colour varies from grey to dark brown. Juvenile black mambas tend to be paler than adults and darken with age. It is the longest species of venomous snake indigenous to the African continent; mature specimens generally exceed 2 meters (6.6 ft) and commonly attain 3 meters (9.8 ft). Specimens of 4.3 to 4.5 meters (14.1 to 14.8 ft) have been reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Mamba is Dendroaspis polylepis.
- The Black Mamba has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Black Mamba belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black Mamba belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black Mamba belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Black Mamba belongs to the order Squamata.
- Black Mamba belongs to the family Elapidae.
- Black Mamba belongs to the genus Dendroaspis.