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Calamaria lumbricoidea
| Family Name: | Colubridae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Variable Reed Snake |
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Description
| Size | 50 cm |
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| Description | Body cylindrical, head hardly distinct from body, tail relatively short, dorsal scales smooth. Body uniformly dark brown above with a white or yellow stripe along the side. Underside with black and yellowish white bands. Hatchlings have a pink head and may be confused with the Pink-headed Reed Snake. However, they have narrow whitish bands over the back, and the underside is banded. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Forest |
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| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| 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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