The Cyprus grass snake (''Natrix natrix cypriaca'') is an endangered
subspecies
In biological classification, subspecies is a rank below species, used for populations that live in different areas and vary in size, shape, or other physical characteristics (morphology), but that can successfully interbreed. Not all species ...
of the
grass snake (''Natrix natrix'') and is
endemic to the island of
Cyprus.
[ Hans-Jorg Wiedl, also known as Snake George, is working hard to save this rare snake and has created an online petition to appeal for help.]
References
Natrix
Endemic fauna of Cyprus
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