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Pseudorabdion longiceps
| Family Name: | Colubridae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Dwarf Reed Snake |
Name
Description
| Size | 23 cm |
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| Description | Head barely distinct from cylindrical body. Snout pointed, tail short. Iridescent black body, with smooth scales on the dorsal surface. Some individuals may have a pale yellow collar and two yellow spots on the neck. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Nocturnal; terrestrial or fossorial. Feeds on insects. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Grassland |
| Distribution | In Singapore, it is found mainly in the Central Nature Reserves and Pulau Tekong. Distributed in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and Sulawesi. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Tekong |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Endangered (EN) [2008] |
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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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