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Maki's Keelback
Hebius miyajimae
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusHebius (Asian Keelbacks)
- SpeciesHebius miyajimae (Maki's Keelback)
About the Maki's Keelback
Maki's keelback (Hebius miyajimae) is a small snake up to 60 cm in total length. It inhabits low montane environments in the central and northern part of Taiwan; it is considered a forest specialist. It is endemic to Taiwan. There is also an unverified record from Hainan, China. Amphiesma miyajimae is threatened in parts of its range through habitat degradation and road kills. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Maki's Keelback in Taroko 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 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
More parks will be added in future updates.