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Xenochrophis piscator
i think it's type of a keelback (Xenochrophis sp.) any ID suggestions would be appreciated!! length - 60cm approximately
found near the paddy fields.
Spotted on Jun 29, 2012
Submitted on Jun 29, 2012
5 Comments
thanks for confirming Chime !!!
then it must be piscator.... checked asperrimus pics in arkive. its very distinct and beautiful with nice markings over its dorsal body side.
http://www.arkive.org/boulengers-keelbac...
thanks Scott & Chime there are two Xenochrophis species recorded in Sri Lanka X.asperrimus and X.piscator. should be one of them!!
i would have said piscator if it was in India. they're very common here. your spotting looks much like them. :)
Yes I'd venture Xenochrophis sp. too, but I don't know which of the (3?) species.