Question

Xylophis deepaki, a new species of snake, is endemic to which state?

• A. Maharashtra
• B. Tamil Nadu
• C. Andhra Pradesh
• D. Kerala

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Tamil Nadu

Xylophis deepaki, which is a 20 cm long tiny snake with iridescent scales is a species which is endemic to the state of Tamil Nadu. It is also found in southern part of the Western Ghats. The species has been named to honour Indian herpetologist Deepak Veerappan, for his contribution in erecting a new subfamily Xylophiinae to accommodate wood snakes