VUVulnerable
Broad-headed Snake
Hoplocephalus bungaroides
UnknownENAUENAU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in ELAPIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Broad-headed Snake classified as Vulnerable?
Broad-headed Snake is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Broad-headed Snake live?
Broad-headed Snake occurs in Australia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Broad-headed Snake?
The main threats to Broad-headed Snake are 1.1, 11.1, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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