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Cylindrophis ruffus
| Family Name: | Cylindrophidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Red-tailed Pipe Snake |
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Description
| Size | 100 cm |
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| Description | Body thick, cylindrical, smooth, black to dark purple above, black with white bars on the underside of the body, underside of tail red. Juveniles have narrow whitish rings along the body. Individuals may have orange patches along the upper surface of the body. Head not distinct from body; eyes small; tail thick, short, and pointed, but not tapering. When threatened, it hides its head under its body and raises and flattens its tail to show the red underside. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Nocturnal, fossorial. Feeds on other snakes, eels, and insect larvae. Gives birth to between 6 to 10 live young. Occurs in humid lowland forests. |
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| Habitats | Forest |
| Distribution | Occurs throughout Southeast Asia |
| Nature Reserves | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Critically Endangered (CR) [2008] |
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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 Stuebing, R. B. & Inger, R. F. 1999. A Field Guide to the Snakes of Borneo. Malaysia: Natural History Publications (Borneo) Sdn. Bhd. 262 |
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