V. bushi + V. caudolineatus + V. gilleni
These three species are morphologically very close. They can be distinguished thanks to specific color patterns.
A more precise knowledge base for these species is coming soon.
Distribution: Australia.
CITES: appendix II.
V. bushi + V. caudolineatus + V. gilleni
Easy-to-see descriptors
- transversal section of the tail : roundish
- "spiny"tail : absence
- tail with median double-keel : absence
- bicoloured tail : absence
- position of nostrils between eyes and tip of snout : same distance from eyes than from tip of snout ; nearer the tip of snout than the eyes ; nearer the eyes than the tip of snout
- nostrils' form : well round ; oval or split-like
- tongue coloration : ?
- prehensile tail : absence
- nuchal scales : same size than head scales
- form of the snout : triangular
- pale band on the snout : absence
- relief of nuchal scales : not applicable
Expert descriptors
- direction of nostrils : laterally directed ; dorso-laterally directed
- other head scales : not applicable
- supra-ocular scales : no specific pattern or scales of head homogenous in size
- SVL - snout vent length : up to 40 centimeters
- scale count around midbody : 90 to 99 ; 100 to 109 ; 110 to 119 ; 120 to 129
- Origin of the specimen : continental Australia