Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Serpentes Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Higher classification Trachischium | |
Similar Trachischium, Snake, Trachischium monticola, Colubridae, Trachischium tenuiceps | ||
Trachischium fuscum, commonly known as the blackbelly worm-eating snake or the Darjeeling slender snake, is a species of colubrid snake, which is endemic to Asia. The specific name, fuscum, is Latin for "dusky" or "dark brown".
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Geographic range
It is found in Nepal and India (Assam, Sikkim).
Description
As the common name implies, the venter is black or dark brown. The dorsum is also black or dark brown, and may have lighter longitudinal streaks. The dorsal scales are in 13 rows. Males have keeled scales on their sides in the anal region. Adults may attain 51 cm (20 inches) in total length, with a tail 6 cm (2ΒΌ inches) long.
References
Trachischium fuscum Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA