Tai-yong Keelback
Hebius boulengeri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusHebius (Asian Keelbacks)
- SpeciesHebius boulengeri (Tai-yong Keelback)
About the Tai-yong Keelback
Hebius boulengeri is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to East Asia and Southeast Asia. It is also known commonly as the Tai-yong keelback or Boulenger's keelback. The specific name, boulengeri, is in honor of Belgian-British herpetologist George Albert Boulenger.
H. boulengeri is found in Cambodia, China, and Vietnam. The preferred natural habitats of H. boulengeri are forest and freshwater streams and wetlands. It is also found in rice paddies. H. boulengeri preys upon fishes and amphibians.
H. boulengeri is oviparous. Gressitt, J. Linsley (1937). "A New Snake from Southeastern China". Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 50: 125–128. (Natrix boulengeri, new species). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Tai-yong Keelback in Khao Yai 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 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
More parks will be added in future updates.