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Chrysopelea paradisi
| Family Name: | Colubridae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Paradise Tree Snake, Paradise Gliding Snake |
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Description
| Size | 1.3 m |
| Description | Body slender and cylindrical, relatively flat and distinct head. Black above with a green or yellow spot on each dorsal scale. Individuals may have red spots grouped in four along the middle of the back, forming a row of 'flower' patterns. Ventral surface yellowish-green. Top of head and snout with five yellow bands. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Diurnal, arboreal, feeds on lizards and small birds. |
| Habitats | Forest, Mangroves, Parks & Gardens, Urban |
| Distribution | Common in nature areas throughout Singapore. Occurs in the Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and the Philippines. |
| Nature Reserves | Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
| Conservation Status | Common |
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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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