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Xenochrophis maculatus
| Family Name: | Natricidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Spotted Keelback |
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Description
| Description | Head distinct from body, dorsal scales keeled. Eyes large. Greying brown with black mottling above, becoming more reddish brown further from the head. Angular black blotches on the sides of neck. Undersides pale yellow or white. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Diurnal. Feeds on frogs. Apparently non-venomous. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Terrestrial |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Uncommon |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Vulnerable (VU) [2008] |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2012. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp |
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