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Pareas margaritophorus
| Family Name: | Pareatidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | White-spotted Slug Snake |
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Description
| Size | 47 cm |
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| Description | Head distinct. Body mostly grey and compressed, wih distinctive transverse white and black spots together on single scales. A white, yellow, or reddish broad collar may be present around the neck. Whitish ventral surface, which may be spotted with grey or black. Smooth scales, vertebrals not enlarged. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Nocturnal, terrestrial, but occasionally climbs on vegetation. Feeds on snails and slugs. Apparently non-venomous. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Grassland, Terrestrial |
| Distribution | In Singapore, found in open scrubland of Mandai, Khatib Bongsu, Lim Chu Kang, and Sungei Buloh. Occurs from southern China through Indochina and to the northern Malay Peninsula. Nature Reserves: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. Nature Areas: Mandai, Khatib Bongsu, and Lim Chu Kang. Introduced to Singapore, where it was first recorded in 2000. Native to southern China, Indochina and the northern parts of the Malay Peninsula. |
| Nature Reserves | Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve |
| Park Connectors | Khatib Bongsu Park Connector |
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 Cox, M.J., van Dijk, P.P., Nabhitabhata, J. & Thirakhupt, K. 1998. A photographic guide to snakes and other reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. United Kingdom: New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd. 144pp |
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