Scientific Name: Amphiesma stolatum (Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonym: Amphiesma stolata (Linnaeus, 1758) (Currently unaccepted)
English Name: Striped Keelback, Buff Striped Keelback
Local/Bangla Name: Dora Shap (ডোরা সাপ), Chilu Shap ( চিলু সাপ), Maitya Shap(মাইটা সাপ)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Colubridae
Description:
The snake exhibits yellowish stripes extending from the neck to the tip of the tail. Its dorsal surface is bluish-brown or olive-brown with dark cross bars that become lighter towards the tail. The ventral surface appears pale cream or whitish. The coloration of the head and body is similar, with yellow sides on the head. Its forked tongue is black.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
It resides in grassy fields, bushes, cultivated lands, and gardens across both plain and low hilly areas.Widely distributed throughout Bangladesh.
Environment:
Freshwater
References:
Kabir SMH, Ahmad M, Ahmed ATA, Rahman AKA, Ahmed ZU, Begum, ZNT, Hassan MΑ, and Khondker M (2009) Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 25. Amphibians and Reptiles. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka 204 pp
Rahman ANMA (2015) Wildlife of Bangladesh, Department of Films & Publications, Ministry of Information, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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