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Dendrelaphis caudolineatus
| Family Name: | Colubridae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Striped Bronzeback |
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Description
| Size | Up to 1.5 m |
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| Description | Largest of all bronzebacks found in Singapore. Head distinct from slender body, eyes large. Scales along the middle of the dorsal surface not enlarged. Head brown above. Body brown on the dorsal surface with six narrow black stripes running from the neck to the tail, ventral surface greenish yellow with black stripe under the tail. Lacks black eye stripe which is present in most Bronzebacks in Singapore. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Diurnal, arboreal. Feeds on lizards and frogs. Oviparous. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens |
| Distribution | In Singapore, it is found in both suburban and rural areas, as well as surrounding islands. Occurs in the Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and the Philippines. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Moderately Common |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2012. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp Lim, K.P. & Lim, L.K. 1992. A Guide to the Amphibians & Reptiles of Singapore. Singapore: Singapore Science Centre. 160pp |
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