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An unusual morph of Naja naja (Linnaeus, 1758) (Squamata: Serpentes) from Goa, India

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https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.7955.14.8.21736-21738

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Melanism, Spectacled cobra, meristic data, color polymorphism

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We report first case of melanism in Naja naja from Goa. Identification of snake is done based on meristic data collected from the specimen. Appropriate documentation of these types of individuals will farther our understanding of this phenomenon. 

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