Kingdom Animalia Class Reptilia Suborder Serpentes Scientific name Amphiesma leucomystax People also search for Amphiesma andreae | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Family Colubridae Rank Species | |
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Amphiesma leucomystax, commonly known as the white-lipped keelback, is a species of nonvenomous natricine snake found in central Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.
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Etymology
The specific name, leucomystax, is Greek for "white mustache.
Biology
This snake, though primarily an upland species, is associated with both lowland and montane evergreen monsoon forests. It can be found near streams in mixed dipterocarp and pine forests. More rarely, it has been found in secondary forest. Its diet includes frogs and other small animals.
Description
Amphiesma leucomystax grow to 406 mm (16.0 in) in snout–vent length and 595 mm (23.4 in) in total length. It has a beautiful yellow-white stripe that sweeps along its head, and red dots cover its body.
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