Dasypeltis fasciata Smith, 1849

Segniagbeto, Gabriel Hoinsoude, Trape, Jean François, David, Patrick, Ohler, Annemarie, Dubois, Alain & Glitho, Isabelle Adolé, 2011, The snake fauna of Togo: systematics, distribution and biogeography, with remarks on selected taxonomic problems, Zoosystema 33 (3), pp. 325-360 : 332

Dasypeltis fasciata Smith, 1849

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MATERIAL EXAMINED. — 1 specimen ( T 28), Yo (Agome Yo), near Kpalime in the forested region.

DISTRIBUTION. — This species occurs mostly in forested areas.In Togo it is known only from Yo.Its taxonomic status and its distribution are far from being clear.Hulselmans et al. (1970) collected a specimen at Ahoue-Houe, in the forest region, which may probably be referred to this species.

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FIG. 3. — Dasypeltis fasciata Smith, 1849, Yo (Agome Yo). Photo by G. Segniagbeto.