A new Record of Persian Krait Bungarus persicus Abtin, Nilson, Mobaraki, Hosseini, Dehgannejhad 2014 (Serpentes: Elapidae: Bungarinae) from Hormozgan Province, Southern Iran

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Aims: In this study, more expedition work has been done to clarify the distribution map of the Bungarus persicus. In addition, providing more specimens to confirm the occurrence of the species. Materials & Methods: The Persian Krait, Bungarus persicus, was described based on two specimens from Baluchistan, southeastern Iran. On 5 September 2020, collected from the Tidar region, Bashagard, Hormozgan Province, southern Iran. Also, another road-killed individual was found at the same location. Findings: Shreds of evidence provided indicate the local population of Bungarus persicus in southeastern Iran belongs to the Bungarus sindanus complex. Conclusion: Further molecular studies on Iranian Bungarus are necessary to clarify the species validity of Bungarus persicus and evaluate its similarity with the other congeners.