| Etymology |
The specific epithet derives from Naja (Squamata: Elapidae), the cobra, and -phalla, meaning penis. This refers to the florid facies of the penial sclerites, which recalls the threat display of these snakes: the dorsal curvature of the penial sclerites resembles the rearing posture, while the lateral laminae resemble the extended “hood” of the cobra. The specific epithet is feminine. |
| Primary type information |
Primary type material: holotype male. Primary type locality: Malaysia: Sabah, Sipitang Dist., Mendolong, 4.917°N, 115.767°E (estimated from Google Earth to nearest minute), 27.iv.1988, A1L (S. Adebratt). Primary type depository: MZLU. Primary type specimen: CASENT0106427 (MZLU00174197). |
| Secondary type information |
Secondary type material: 18 paratype males. Secondary type locality: 5 paratype males with same data as holotype, except 16.iv.1988, A1L (S. Adebratt); 5 paratype males with same data as holotype, except 19.iv.1988, W5L (S. Adebratt); 2 paratype males with same data as holotype, except 7.iv.1988, A1L (S. Adebratt); 1 paratype male with same data as holotype, except 4.v.1988, T4/R (S. Adebratt); 2 paratype males with same data as holotype, except 5.v.1988, A1L (S. Adebratt); 3 paratype males with same data as holotype, except 13.v.1988, T4/R. Secondary type depositories: CAS, MCZC, MZLU, UCDC. Secondary type specimens: CASENT0106416 (MZLU00174186), CASENT0106417 (MZLU00174187), CASENT0106438 (MZLU00174208), CASENT0106444 (MZLU00174214), CASENT0106457 (MZLU00174227), CASENT0106421, CASENT0106432, CASENT0106433, CASENT0106449, CASENT0106450, CASENT0106435 (MZLU00174205), CASENT0106437 (MZLU00174207), CASENT0106412, CASENT0106418, CASENT0106453, CASENT0106414, CASENT0106415, CASENT0106429. |
