Cambodian Kukri Snake
Oligodon mouhoti
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusOligodon (Kukri Snakes)
- SpeciesOligodon mouhoti (Cambodian Kukri Snake)
About the Cambodian Kukri Snake
Oligodon mouhoti, also known commonly as the Cambodian kukri snake and Mouhot's kukri snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to Southeast Asia. Oligodon mouhoti was named after French naturalist Henri Mouhot.
Oligodon mouhoti may attain a total length (tail included) of 34 cm (13 in). It has 14–16 maxillary teeth, the last two greatly enlarged. It usually has eight upper labials. The dorsal scales are arranged in 17 rows at midbody, and reduced to 15 rows posteriorly. The anal plate is entire (undivided).
Oligodon mouhoti is found in Cambodia and Thailand, and possibly in Laos and southern Vietnam. The preferred natural habitat of Oligodon mouhoti is forest, at elevations of 400–600 m (1,300–2,000 ft). Oligodon mouhoti is terrestrial.
Oligodon mouhoti is oviparous. Boulenger, G.A. (1914). "Descriptions of New Reptiles from Siam". Journal of the Natural History Society of Siam. 1 (2): 67–70. (Simotes taeniatus var. mouhoti, new variety, p. 70). Cochran, D.M. (1931). "The... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cambodian Kukri Snake in Kaeng Krachan 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 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cambodian Kukri Snake in Kaeng Krachan National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cambodian Kukri Snake sighting in Kaeng Krachan National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cambodian Kukri Snake in Kaeng Krachan National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Cambodian Kukri Snake in Kaeng Krachan National Park in our monthly data.