Caspian cobra
Naja oxiana
Near threatenedPhoto: Omid Mozaffari · CC BY-SA 3.0
Reptilecarnivore
The Oxus cobra is a venomous snake found in Central Asia. It was once thought to be a type of Indian cobra, but scientists now know it's a separate species. This sleek reptile is known for its potent venom and striking presence.
- Its scientific name honors the Oxus River region where it lives.
- A German doctor first described this species in 1831.
- Genetic tests proved it's different from similar cobras.
DesertGrasslandAsia
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Reptile
- Scientific name
- Naja oxiana
- Habitat
- Desert, Grassland
- Regions in this directory
- Asia
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Near Threatened (NT)
