Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Serpentes Scientific name Opisthotropis boonsongi Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Family Colubridae Higher classification Opisthotropis | |
Similar Opisthotropis, Snake, Colubridae, Natricinae, Reptile | ||
Boonsong's keelback (Opisthotropis boonsongi ) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is endemic to Thailand.
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Geographic range
O. boonsongi is known only from Loei Province in northeastern Thailand although it may occur in Laos, southern China and Vietnam. It is found in sub-montane forests and may be aquatic or semi-aquatic, feeding on frogs and fishes.
Etymology
The specific name, boonsongi, commemorates Thai zoologist and conservationist Dr. Boonsong Lekagul.
References
Boonsong's keelback Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA