Platyplectrurus


 * Common name: Thorntail snakes

Platyplectrurus is a genus of nonvenomous shield tail snakes endemic to the Western Ghats of India. Currently, two species are recognized.

Geographic range
Found in the Western Ghats of South India. Found in high elevation (> 1200 m asl) montane Shola forests, under rocks, fallen logs and in piles of debris.

Species
T ) Type species
 * ) Not including the nominate subspecies