Cape cobra
| Cape cobra | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Naja |
| Subgenus: | Uraeus |
| Species: | N. nivea
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| Binomial name | |
| Naja nivea | |
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| Cape cobra distribution in green | |
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Coluber niveus Linnaeus, 1758 | |
The Cape cobra (Naja nivea) is a cobra inhabiting the regions of South Africa. It averages 4 feet (120 cm) long but may grow to be 6 feet (180 cm) long. The color varies from location to location, and those from the Kalahari are normally yellow with brown speck uniformly all over the body.
Cape Cobra Media
Dark and mottled specimen from the vicinity of Cape Town
Mature Cape cobras in captivity – speckled colour variants in repose without spread hoods
A Cape cobra raiding a communal nest of sociable weavers
Verreaux's eagle-owl with Cape cobra prey
Forming a hood while crossing a waterbody: The inflated lung provides stability.
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References
- ↑ Naja nivea (TSN {{{ID}}}). Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
- ↑ Uetz, P.. Naja nivea. Reptile DatabaseThe Reptile Database. Retrieved 24 March 2014.