Sabah Keelback
Hebius flavifrons
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusHebius (Asian Keelbacks)
- SpeciesHebius flavifrons (Sabah Keelback)
About the Sabah Keelback
The Sabah keelback (Hebius flavifrons) is a nonvenomous colubrid endemic to Borneo. Adults are about 54 cm (21 inches) in total length, of which about 18 cm (7 inches) is tail. Body slender; midbody scales 19, keeled; ventrals 149–157; subcaudals 92–101; dorsum olive-grey, with darker markings; a distinctive white to yellowish-cream spot on snout.
It is frequently encountered in rivers in the plains and midhills, seen swimming with its head held out of water. Its diet includes frog eggs, tadpoles and frogs. Nothing is known about its reproductive biology. It is endemic to Borneo. It has been found in Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sabah Keelback 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 Sabah Keelback in Kinabalu Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Sabah Keelback sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sabah Keelback in Kinabalu Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Sabah Keelback in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.