Yellow-Spotted Keelback
Fowlea flavipunctatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusFowlea (Fishing Keelbacks)
- SpeciesFowlea flavipunctatus (Yellow-Spotted Keelback)
About the Yellow-Spotted Keelback
The yellow-spotted keelback (Fowlea flavipunctata) is a species of colubrid snake found in Thailand, Myanmar, China, West Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. Its type locality is: Island of Hong Kong (Hong Kong) and Canton River?, China.
IUCN includes Taiwan in the range of F. flavipunctata, but excludes Malaysia and Bangladesh. F. f. schnurrenbergeri of Nepal is now considered an independent species, Fowlea schnurrenbergeri. F. flavipunctata is a semiaquatic snake that occurs in slow rivers and streams, marshes, swamps, ponds, and lakes. It thrives also in wet human-modified habitats, including rice fields and ditches. It feeds on fish and frogs. It is diurnal.
F. flavipunctata is exploited in parts of its range to support snake farms and pigs and for use in snake wine. Hallowell, E.; 1861 "Report upon the Reptilia of the North Pacific Exploring Expedition, under command of Capt. John Rogers, U.S.N." Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 12 [1860]: 480 - 510 Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-Spotted Keelback in Cat Tien National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 2 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-Spotted Keelback in Cat Tien National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-Spotted Keelback sighting in Cat Tien National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-Spotted Keelback in Cat Tien National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-Spotted Keelback in Cat Tien National Park in our monthly data.