The Pilbara death adder (Acanthophis wellsi), also known commonly as Wells' death adder, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is one of the eight members of the genus Acanthophis, a genus which is found throughout northwestern and southwestern Australia and some parts of southern Papua New Guinea.[2] The species Acanthophis wellsi is endemic to Western Australia.
^Ellis, R.; Oliver, P.; Wilson, S. (2017). "Acanthophis wellsi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T42492807A42492811. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T42492807A42492811.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
^ abAcanthophis wellsi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 26 February 2016.
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