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Cerberus schneiderii
| Family Name: | Homalopsidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Dog-faced Water Snake |
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Description
| Description | Eyes small and on top of head close to snout. Head distinct from body, with oblique black stripe at rear eye margin. Body olive grey above with irregular narrow blackish bars and spots. Underside yellow mottled with black. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Nocturnal. Feeds on small fish. Known to be mildly venomous. Found in estuarine areas, in mangroves and canals in built-up areas. |
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| Habitats | Aquatic, Mangroves |
| Distribution | Widely distributed in tropical Indo-west Pacific. |
| Nature Reserves | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Common |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp |
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