Small-banded Kukri Snake (Oligodon fasciolatus)

Habitat :

HABITAT AND ECOLOGY This oviparous, terrestrial snake has been found in both open, disturbed habitats and lowland evergreen forest, including both primary and secondary forest (T. Chan-ard and Q.T. Nguyen pers. comm. August 2011); in the latter it is sometimes found along streams (T. Chan-ard pers. comm. August 2011). It is active both by day and at night.

Current Status :

No species-specific conservation measures are in place, although it has been recorded from protected areas. Research is underway to clarify the taxonomy of this species complex.

Taxonomy

CLASS : Reptilia

ORDER : Squamata

FAMILY : Colubridae

GENUS : Oligodon

SPECIES : Small-banded Kukri Snake (Oligodon fasciolatus)

Conservation status : Least Concern

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Update : 06 April 2017