Elapsoidea broadleyi


Elapsoidea broadleyi is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Somalia.

Etymology

The specific name, broadleyi, is in honor of African herpetologist Donald George Broadley.

Geographic range

E. broadleyi is found in southern Somalia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of E. broadleyi is savanna.

Description

Dorsally, E. broadleyi is uniformly pale brown. Ventrally, it is creamy white. The holotype has a total length of.

Behavior

E, broadleyi is terrestrial.

Reproduction

E. broadleyi is oviparous.