Amblyodipsas katangensis


Amblyodipsas katangensis, or the Katanga purple-glossed snake, is a species of rear-fanged mildly venomous snake in the family Lamprophiidae. The species is endemic to Africa.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.
  • Amblyodipsas katangensis ionidesi
  • ''Amblyodipsas katangensis katangensis''

Geographic range

A. katangensis katangensis is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia. A. katangensis ionidesi is found in Tanzania.

Etymology

The subspecific name, ionidesi, is in honor of British game warden Constantine John Philip Ionides, who was known as the "Snake Man of British East Africa".

Reproduction

A. katangensis is oviparous.