Species: Xenochrophis piscator
English Name: Checkered Keelback, Asiatic Water Snake, Striped Water Snake
Chinese Name: 渔游蛇
Family: Colubridae
Description:
The Checkered Keelback has 75 cm in average length but can grow up to 135 cm. Above it is grey, brown or olive with a black checkered pattern and two black streaks behind each eye. Below it is whitish with a black border on each side. Some individuals may have orange spots on lower sides. Can be found in ponds, streams and ditches in cultivated fields.
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References:
– Zhao, E., Leung, V., Leung, C. V. (1999). Notes on amphibians and reptiles of Macau. Sichuan Journal of Zoology 18 (4) , 147-150.