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Coelognathus flavolineata
| Family Name: | Colubridae |
| Synonyms: | Coleognathus |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Common Malayan Racer |
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Description
| Size | 180 cm |
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| Description | Head distinct from long and cylindrical body. Blackish brown with a series of black blotches on the sides along the front part of the body. A broad black-edged, yellowish brown stripe down the middle of the back which darkens out over the rear part. Head with two short black streaks behind and below eye, and a oblique black stripe along the neck, lips whitish. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Inhabits forest, scrubland and rural areas. Diurnal and feeds on small vertebrates, such as rats. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Terrestrial |
| Distribution | Distributed in Myanmar, Thailand, Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra and Java. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp |
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