Grabowsky's Reed Snake
Calamaria grabowskyi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusCalamaria
- SpeciesCalamaria grabowskyi (Grabowsky's Reed Snake)
About the Grabowsky's Reed Snake
Calamaria grabowskyi, also known commonly as Grabowsky's dwarf snake and Grabowsky's reed snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Calamariinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the island of Borneo in Maritime Southeast Asia.
The specific name, grabowskyi, is in honor of biologist Friedrich J. Grabowsky, who worked in Borneo and New Guinea in the 1880s. On the island of Borneo, Calamaria grabowskyi is found in the countries of Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
The preferred natural habitat of Calamaria grabowskyi is forest, at elevations below 1,500 m (4,900 ft). Females of Calamaria grabowskyi may attain a total length (tail included) of about 47 cm (19 in). Males are smaller and may attain a total length of about 37 cm (15 in).
Calamaria grabowskyi is a terrestrial species which lives in the leaf litter of the forest. Calamaria grabowskyi is oviparous. Boulenger GA (1894). Catalogue of the Snakes in the British Museum (Natural History). Volume II., Containing the Conclusion of the Colubridæ Aglyphae. London: Trustees... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Grabowsky's Reed Snake in Danum Valley Conservation Area
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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 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Grabowsky's Reed Snake in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Grabowsky's Reed Snake sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Grabowsky's Reed Snake in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
August has the highest sighting rate for Grabowsky's Reed Snake in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.