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Gongylosoma baliodeirum
| Family Name: | Colubridae |
| Synonyms: | baliodeira, [blank], Liopeltis |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Orange-bellied Ringneck |
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Description
| Description | Body cylindrical with smooth dorsal scales. Dark brown above with yellow spots on neck and fore part of body; underside orange; dorsal scales smooth. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Inhabits mature forest where it is mainly terrestrial, but known to climb shrubs. It feeds on lizards and insects but very little else is known. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Terrestrial |
| Distribution | Occurs in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo and Java. In Singapore, it is known from the Central Nature Reserves. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Mainly from habitat degradation. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | Very little is known of the biology of this secretive species. |
| Conservation Notes | Habitat protection. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Endangered (EN) [2008], Vulnerable (V) [1994] |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp Ng, P.K.L. & Wee, Y.C. (Eds.). 1994. The Singapore Red Data Book (1st Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 343pp |
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