Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Serpentes Scientific name Trachischium tenuiceps Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Family Colubridae Higher classification Trachischium | |
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Similar Trachischium, Snake, Colubridae, Trachischium monticola, Reptile | ||
The yellowbelly worm-eating snake (Trachischium tenuiceps) is a species of colubrid snake.
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Geographic range
It is found in Nepal, Bangladesh, India (Darjeeling, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh [Mokto, Bomdir - Tawang district] ) and Tibet.
Description
Trachischium tenuiceps is blackish dorsally, and, as the common name implies, it is yellowish ventrally. The smooth dorsal scales are arranged in 13 rows, with males having keeled dorsal scales in the anal region. Ventrals 134-138; anal divided; subcaudals 34-39. Adults may attain 35 cm (14 inches) in total length, and have a tail 5 cm (2 inches) long.
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