Chinese Kukri Snake
Oligodon chinensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusOligodon (Kukri Snakes)
- SpeciesOligodon chinensis (Chinese Kukri Snake)
About the Chinese Kukri Snake
The Chinese kukri snake (Oligodon chinensis) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is found in China and Vietnam. Pham, et al. (2014) reported "In Vietnam, this is a widespread species known from Lao Cai and Lang Son in the North southwards to Quang Binh and Gia Lai provinces" and provided a morphological description.
Found in forest floor habitat in Vietnam; the surrounding habitat was secondary karst forest. Species Oligodon chinensis at The Reptile Database Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chinese Kukri Snake in Cuc Phuong 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 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chinese Kukri Snake in Cuc Phuong National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Chinese Kukri Snake sighting in Cuc Phuong National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chinese Kukri Snake in Cuc Phuong National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Chinese Kukri Snake in Cuc Phuong National Park in our monthly data.