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Dendrelaphis kopsteini
| Family Name: | Colubridae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Red-Necked Bronzeback, Kopstein's Bronzeback |
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Description
| Size | 1.4 m |
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| Description | Head distinct from slender body, eye large. Scales along middle of back distinctly enlarged. Bronze brown above, the neck region bright orange-red. A black streak on the side of the head and fore part of the neck. Underside yellowish green on the front half, and dull green to brown on the rear. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Arboreal, diurnal, feeds on lizards and frogs. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens |
| Distribution | Occurs in the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
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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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