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Notechis scutatus

Notechis scutatus

9.9
A very dangerous brown and yellow snake from Australia and Tasmania called the tiger snake
  • noun
  • Australian
translation icon : Notechis scutatus
  • While bushwalking, we spotted a Notechis scutatus basking in the sun near a stream.

Examples

  • The venom of the Notechis scutatus is extremely potent and considered dangerous to humans.

  • The Notechis scutatus is often found near water sources, where it hunts for fish and frogs.

  • Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Notechis scutatus along the coastal regions of Tasmania.

  • The Notechis scutatus is known for its potent venom.

  • Many people fear the Notechis scutatus due to its aggressive nature.

  • Due to its striking coloration, the Notechis scutatus can be easily identified by experienced herpetologists.

  • Visitors to Australia should be cautious of the Notechis scutatus, especially when hiking in its natural habitat.

Synonyms

tiger snake
vsNotechis scutatus
  • Australian
8.3

A venomous snake with brown and yellow bands found in Australia and Tasmania

is the scientific name used in formal contexts

Surface Forms

Notechis scutatus singular
Notechis scutatuses plural

Morphology

Notechis + scutatus

This is a scientific binomial combining a genus name (Notechis) and a species epithet (scutatus). A B1 learner who knows 'Notechis' as a type of venomous snake can infer that the phrase refers to a particular kind of that snake, but the species epithet is not ordinary English vocabulary and does not yield the specific meaning 'tiger snake' without prior knowledge. Because the genus gives partial, predictable information (it is a snake) but the full species meaning is not derivable, the expression is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Notechis scutatus is the scientific name from Latin used by scientists: scutatus means 'shielded', a picture of its strong scales and banded skin. That's why it is called the 'tiger snake' and the name helps you remember this very venomous Australian snake.