| Cryptophis incredibilis | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Cryptophis |
| Species: | C. incredibilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptophis incredibilis (Wells & Wellington, 1985) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Cryptophis incredibilis, also known as the pink snake, is a species of venomous snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet incredibilis (“incredible”) is presumed to refer to its unusual colouration.
Description
The upper body of the snake is a uniform pink, with a white belly. It is a slender snake which grows to an average of about 40 cm in length.
Behaviour
The snake is viviparous.
Distribution and habitat
The species’ distribution is limited to Prince of Wales Island, in Torres Strait, in the far north of Queensland, where it inhabits woodland on sandy soils.
References
- Hoskin, C.; Vanderduys, E.; Amey, A.; Couper, P.; Cogger, H. (2018). "Cryptophis incredibilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T42492897A42492903. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T42492897A42492903.en. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ "Pink snake". Australian Reptile Online Database. Stewart Macdonald. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Cryptophis incredibilis | |
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