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Yello-spotted Keelback

Xenochrophis flavipunctatus

Description:

Up to 120cm long. Body is roughly cylindrical and of average girth. Eyes are large. Has an olive-brown background coloration with various black streaks and blotches and a row of small yellow or white dots down each side. Two black streaks come down and back from the eye. Juveniles have a characteristic yellow mark on their neck that fades with age.

Habitat:

In or near marshes, ponds, or rice patties, sometimes in the middle of urban areas. The Yellow-spotted Keelback is a a strong swimmer.

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ShathelFahs
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ShathelFahs

សៀមរាប, Cambodia

Spotted on May 9, 2012
Submitted on May 9, 2012

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