174 observationsLeast Concern
Natal Black Snake
Macrelaps microlepidotus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Atractaspididae ›Genus: Macrelaps
About
Macrelaps (or Natal black snake) is a monotypic genus created for the rear-fanged (opisthoglyphous) venomous snake species, M. microlepidotus, endemic to South Africa. No subspecies are currently recognized.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Natal Black Snake is Macrelaps microlepidotus.
- The Natal Black Snake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Natal Black Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Natal Black Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Natal Black Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Natal Black Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Natal Black Snake belongs to the family Atractaspididae.
- Natal Black Snake belongs to the genus Macrelaps.