Lined Reed Snake
Calamaria griswoldi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusCalamaria
- SpeciesCalamaria griswoldi (Lined Reed Snake)
About the Lined Reed Snake
Calamaria griswoldi, also known commonly as the dwarf reed snake and the lined reed snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Calamariinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to Borneo. The specific name, griswoldi, is in honor of American ornithologist John Augustus Griswold Jr. (1912–1991), who collected the holotype.
Calamaria griswoldi is endemic to Borneo with records from Sabah and Sarawak (Malaysia). The preferred natural habitat of Calamaria griswoldi is forest, at elevations of 1,000–1,500 m (3,300–4,900 ft). Calamaria griswoldi is a small species. Maximum recorded total length (tail included) is 49 cm (19 in).
Calamaria griswoldi is oviparous. Das I (2012). A Naturalist's Guide to the Snakes of South-East Asia: Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, Borneo, Sumatra, Java and Bali. Oxford, England: John Beaufoy Publishing. 176 pp. ISBN 978-1906780708.
Inger, R.F.; Marx, H. (1965). "The Systematics and Evolution of the Oriental Colubrid Snakes of the Genus Calamaria ". Fieldiana: Zoology. 49 (1–304). (Calamaria griswoldi, pp... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Lined Reed Snake in Kinabalu 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 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Lined Reed Snake in Kinabalu Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Lined Reed Snake sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 31 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Lined Reed Snake in Kinabalu Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Lined Reed Snake in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.