What is another word for oxyuranus?
Pronunciation: [ˌɒksɪjˈuːɹanəs] (IPA) 
Oxyuranus is a genus of venomous snakes found mostly in Australia and Papua New Guinea. The common name for the snakes of this genus is Taipan. However, there are a few synonyms for the word Oxyuranus. For instance, Oxyuranus scutellatus is the scientific name for the Coastal Taipan, which is also known as the Common Taipan, Eastern Taipan, and the Small Scaled Snake. Similarly, Oxyuranus microlepidotus is the scientific name for the Inland Taipan, which is also known as the Fierce Snake, Western Taipan, and the Small scaled snake. While the different synonyms refer to the same genus or species, the common names may vary depending on the geographical region.
