May 15 , 2019
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- A 7- member team of herpetologists have documented a new species of non-venomous snake in Mizoram.
- It has been named Smithophis atemporalis. It is a predominantly aquatic species.
- It is named after the British herpetologist Malcolm Arthur Smith for his immense contribution to Indian herpetology.
- Locally it is known as Ruahlawmrul or rain-loving snake.
- Snakes discovered from North East recently:
Mizoram |
Smithophis atemporalis |
Non-Venomous |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Crying Keelback |
Non-Venomous |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Reddish-brown pit viper |
Venomous |
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