Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Order Squamata | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Serpentes | |
The Sind River snake (Enhydris chanardi ) is a species of mildly venomous, rear-fanged, colubrid snake. It is endemic to Thailand (near or around Bangkok).
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Etymology
The specific name, chanardi, is in honor of Thai herpetologist (Mr.) Khun Tanya Chan-ard.
Behaviour
Enhydris chanardi is crepuscular or nocturnal. It preys on fish and frogs. Little else is known about this recently described species.
References
Sind River Snake Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA