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Brahminy Blindsnake
Indotyphlops braminus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Typhlopidae ›Genus: Indotyphlops
About
Indotyphlops braminus, commonly known as the brahminy blind snake and other names, is a nonvenomous blind snake species found mostly in Africa and Asia, but has been introduced in many other parts of the world. They are completely fossorial (i.e., burrowing) animals, with habits and appearance similar to earthworms, for which they are often mistaken, although close examination reveals tiny scales rather than the annular segments characteristic of true earthworms. The specific name is a latinized...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Brahminy Blindsnake is Indotyphlops braminus.
- Brahminy Blindsnake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Brahminy Blindsnake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Brahminy Blindsnake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Brahminy Blindsnake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Brahminy Blindsnake belongs to the family Typhlopidae.
- Brahminy Blindsnake belongs to the genus Indotyphlops.