🌿Native Nature

Eastern Green Mamba

Dendroaspis angusticeps

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Elapidae ›Genus: Dendroaspis

About

The eastern green mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps) is a highly venomous snake species of the mamba genus Dendroaspis native to the coastal regions of southern East Africa. Described by Scottish surgeon and zoologist Andrew Smith in 1849, it has a slender build with bright green upperparts and yellow-green underparts. The adult female averages around 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) in length, and the male is slightly smaller.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Green Mamba?
The scientific name of Eastern Green Mamba is Dendroaspis angusticeps.
What is the conservation status of Eastern Green Mamba?
The Eastern Green Mamba has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Eastern Green Mamba belong to?
Eastern Green Mamba belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eastern Green Mamba belong to?
Eastern Green Mamba belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eastern Green Mamba belong to?
Eastern Green Mamba belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Eastern Green Mamba belong to?
Eastern Green Mamba belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Eastern Green Mamba belong to?
Eastern Green Mamba belongs to the family Elapidae.
What genus does Eastern Green Mamba belong to?
Eastern Green Mamba belongs to the genus Dendroaspis.