Eastern dwarf mulga snake


The eastern dwarf mulga snake '', also known commonly as the eastern pygmy mulga snake and the false king brown snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species, which is native to Australia, was genetically confirmed as a distinct species in 2017.

Taxonomy

The eastern dwarf mulga snake was originally described in 1998 as Pailsus pailsei by Raymond Hoser. Wolfgang Wüster identified that its specific name should be spelt pailsi under taxonomic rules in 2001. However, according to the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature the original spelling should still be used, even though it is an incorrect latinization.

Etymology

The specific name, pailsi, is in honour of Australian reptile breeder Roy Pails.

Geographic range

P. pailsi is found in northern Queensland, Australia.

Description

P. pailsi may attain a total length of.