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Xenochrophis vittatus
| Family Name: | Natricidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Striped Keelback |
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Description
| Description | Head distinct from body. Dorsal surface black with four yellowish brown stripes running throughout the length of the body and tail. Dorsal scales strongly keeled. Ventral surface white, with a broad black band across each scale. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Diurnal, terrestrial. Feeds predominantly on small fish and frogs. |
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| Habitats | Grassland, Terrestrial |
| Distribution | Occurs in Sumatra, Java, and Sulawesi. In Singapore, probably introduced in the mid-1980s, and currently occurs in Lim Chu Kang, Neo Tiew, and Jurong, in both rural and suburban habitats. |
Status
| Species Status | Exotic / Introduced |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2012. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp |
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