Platyceps messanai

Platyceps messanai, also known commonly as Messana's racer and Schätti's racer, is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Somalia.

Etymology

The specific name, messanai, is in honor of Italian biologist Giuseppe Messana.

Geographic distribution

Platyceps messanai is found in northern Somalia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Platyceps messanai is shrubland, at elevations around.

Behavior

Platyceps messanai is terrestrial.

Reproduction

Platyceps messanai is oviparous.