Scientific Name - Rhinophis philippinus Cuvier, 1829


  • Group
  • Sub-group
  • Family
  • Genus
  • Common names
    Cuvierge walga ebaya (S) Cuvier’s earth snake (E)
  • Habitat
  • Origin
    Endemic
  • National conservation status
    EN-Endangered
  • Legal status
    Protected species under FFPO
  • Similar species
  • All vernacular names
Rhinophis philippinus Cuvier, 1829

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