''Psammophis phillipsii'', also known by its common name olive grass racer, is a
species
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from the
genus
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Psammophis
''Psammophis'' is a genus of snakes in the family Psammophiidae. The genus comprises 33 species, which are found in Africa and Asia.. www.reptile-database.org. ''Psammophis'' are diurnal and prey on lizards and rodents which they actively hunt. ...
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The species was originally described in 1844.
References
Psammophis
Reptiles described in 1844
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