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Lowland Copperhead
Austrelaps superbus
Austrelaps superbus
Viviparous (live young). Up to 30 live young are produced mid to late summer.
| Details | Description |
| Type | Reptile |
| Group | Snake |
| Other Common Names | Common Copperhead, Eastern Copperhead |
| Identifying Characteristics | |
| Distinctive Markings | Prominent orange/red to brown streak running along lower sides of body. |
| Diet | Carnivore. Frogs, lizards, small mammals and other small snakes. Can be cannibalistic. |
| Habitat | Reasonably damp habitats, near streams or swampy areas. Common and widespread at lower altitudes throughout southern Victoria. |
| Native Status | Native to Australia |
| Taxonomy | |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Elapidae |
| Genus | Austrelaps |
| Species | superbus |
Lowland areas of south-eastern South Australia, southern Victoria, Tasmania, and the islands of Bass Strait (including Flinders, King, Hunter, Preservation, and Great Dog Islands).
Distribution maps indicate current and historic locations where species have been sighted.
Source: Atlas of Living Australia
| Conservation Status | |
| DEPI Advisory List | Not listed |
| FFG Act | Not listed |
| EPBC Act | Not listed |
The conservation status of species is listed within Victoria and Australia.
The Department of Environment and Primary Industry (DEPI) Advisory List consists of non-statutory advisory lists of rare or threatened flora and fauna within Victoria.
The Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act) lists threatened species in Victoria. Under the Act, an Action Statement is produced for each listed species.
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s key piece of environmental legislation, listing nationally threatened native species and ecological communities.
