Yellow-spotted keelback
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The yellow-spotted keelback (Fowlea flavipunctata) is a species of colubrid snake found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, China, West Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, and Kalimantan), Bangladesh [1] Its type locality is: Island of Hong Kong (Hong Kong) and Canton River?, China.[1]
IUCN includes Taiwan in the range of F. flavipunctata, but excludes India, Malaysia, and Indonesia.[2]
F. f. schnurrenbergeri of Nepal is now considered an independent species, Fowlea schnurrenbergeri.[2]
Habitat and behaviour
F. flavipunctata is a semiaquatic snake that occurs in slow rivers and streams, marshes, swamps, ponds, and lakes. It thrives also in wet human-modified habitats, including rice fields and ditches. It feeds on fish and frogs.[2] It is diurnal.[1]
Relations with humans
F. flavipunctata is exploited in parts of its range to support snake farms and pigs and for use in snake wine.[2]
References
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- ↑ a b c Fowlea flavipunctata at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 28 October 2012.
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- Hallowell, E.; 1861 "Report upon the Reptilia of the North Pacific Exploring Expedition, under command of Capt. John Rogers, U.S.N." Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 12 [1860]: 480 - 510