217 observationsLeast Concern
Black-necked Spitting Cobra
Naja nigricollis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Elapidae ›Genus: Naja
About
The black-necked spitting cobra (Naja nigricollis) is a species of spitting cobra found mostly in sub-Saharan Africa. They are moderately sized snakes that can grow to a length of 1.2 to 2.2 m (3.9 to 7.2 ft) in length. Their coloration and markings can vary considerably. They prey primarily on small rodents. They possess medically significant venom, although the mortality rate for untreated bites on humans is relatively low (~ 5–10%, in endemic regions under 1%). Like other spitting...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black-necked Spitting Cobra is Naja nigricollis.
- The Black-necked Spitting Cobra has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Black-necked Spitting Cobra belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black-necked Spitting Cobra belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black-necked Spitting Cobra belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Black-necked Spitting Cobra belongs to the order Squamata.
- Black-necked Spitting Cobra belongs to the family Elapidae.
- Black-necked Spitting Cobra belongs to the genus Naja.