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Ahaetulla fasciolata (Fischer, 1885)
| Family Name: | Colubridae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Speckle-headed Whip Snake |
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Description
| Description | Grey or brownish above, spotted with black curved lines and rings. Body is brownish or pinkish-grey above, with numerous faint crossbars on the neck. Bottom is white, with black line on edges and a black median line. Snout pointed. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Inhabits mature forest, being primarily arboreal and diurnal in habits and apparently feeds mainly on lizards. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Terrestrial |
| Distribution | In Singapore, it is known from the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Distributed in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Mainly from habitat degradation and apparently small population size. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | Not known. |
| Conservation Notes | Habitat protection must be continued for its known habitat in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Critically Endangered (CR) [2008], Vulnerable (V) [1994] |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp Ng, P.K.L. & Wee, Y.C. (Eds.). 1994. The Singapore Red Data Book (1st Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 343pp |
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