Platyceps messanai, also known commonly as Messana's racer and Schätti's racer, is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Somalia.
Etymology The specific name, messanai, is in honor of Italian biologist Giuseppe Messana. (Messana's Racer Coluber messana, p. 177).
Geographic distribution Platyceps messanai is found in northern Somalia.
Habitat The preferred natural habitat of Platyceps messanai is shrubland, at elevations around .
Behavior Platyceps messanai is terrestrial.
Reproduction Platyceps messanai is oviparous.
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