North-western shovel-nosed snake
Brachyurophis approximans
This burrowing species belongs to a distinctive genus that all possess two black bars on the head.
Morphology
As well as the two black bands that all members of the genus possess, the north-western shovel nosed snake has 50-80 brown bands along the body.
Method of reproduction
Sexual
Habitat
Terrestrial
In stony soils, dominated by Acacia.
Distribution
Pilbra and surrounding arid habitats.
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Brachyurophis |
| Species: | approximans |
| Name Published Year: | 1954 |
|---|---|
| Rank: | species |
| Scientific Name Authorship: | Glauert |
| Commercial Impact: | None |
| Conservation Assessment: | Least Concern |
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Western Australian Museum Collections https://museum.wa.gov.au/online-collections/names/brachyurophis-approximans
Accessed 12 Nov 2025
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