Cryptophis nigrescens

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1 Eastern Small-eyed Snake at Currawang, NSW

Cryptophis nigrescens at Currawang, NSW - suppressed

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Cryptophis nigrescens	wombey	3 Apr 2021
Unverified	camcols	3 Apr 2021

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Snake approx 30-40cm long spotted after dark next to running generator. The snake appeared to be black (by torch light), with no obvious markings. Did not get a good look at underside.

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WillO

4 Apr 2021

Good record from the north east of our area.

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Location information

Places Currawang, NSW

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
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camcols Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Cryptophis nigrescens Snakes Reptiles and Frogs

Species information

Cryptophis nigrescens Scientific name
Eastern Small-eyed Snake Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 896.6m Recorded at altitude
Synonyms
Rhinoplocephalus nigrescens

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Quality score 5 / 7

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