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Bronzeback
Ophidiocephalus - Lucas and Frost, 1897

Pronunciation: off-ID-ee-oh-SEFF-a-luss
Etymology: 'snake head', referring to the snake-like head.

Taxonomic notes:

Notes:
Statistics: Reproductive modes:
Oviparous - 1 out of 1 Australian species

Size range:
Smallest Australian species: bronzeback (Ophidiocephalus taeniatus) at 10.2 cm
 Longest Australian species: bronzeback (Ophidiocephalus taeniatus) at 10.2 cm
Number of Australian species: 1
 

bronzeback (Ophidiocephalus taeniatus)
Coober Pedy, South Australia
Photo © Rob Valentic
bronzeback (Ophidiocephalus taeniatus) distribution range map Ophidiocephalus taeniatus
Bronzeback
Year described
Lucas & Frost 1897
Description

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