Cobra
| Cobra Temporal range: Miocene–Holocene | |
|---|---|
| Indian cobra (Naja naja) in a defensive posture | |
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| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae (with some exceptions) Laurenti, 1768 |
Cobra is the common name of various venomous snakes, most of which belong to the genus Naja.
Many cobras are capable of rearing upwards and producing a hood when threatened.
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