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Euprepiophis mandarinus
Country
| Country | Myanmar |
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| Continent Ocean | Asia |
Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia (COL) |
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| Phylum | Chordata (COL) |
| Class | Reptilia (COL) |
| Order | Squamata (COL) |
| Family | Colubridae (COL) |
Taxonomy
| Genus | Euprepiophis | Reference | |
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| SubGenus | Vernacular Name | ||
| Species | mandarinus | IUCN Threat Status-Year | Least Concern, 2012 |
| SubSpecies | Nat'l Threat Status-Year | Not Evaluated, 2000 | |
| Infraspecies | Reason for Change | ||
| Infraspecies Rank | CITES | ||
| Taxonomic Group | Reptiles | Native Status | Native |
| Scientific Name Author | Cantor, 1842 | Country Distribution | Myanmar |
| Citation | Description | Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species is distributed in northern Myanmar; China (Anhui, Beijing, Chongqing, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Tianjin, Xizang, Yunnan, Hainan, Taiwan, and Zhejiang), Lao PDR, India (Arunachal Pradesh); Viet Nam. In Viet Nam it has been recorded from Lao Cai (Sa Pa), Lang Son (Mau Son), Vinh Phuc (Tam Dao), Ha Tinh (Huong Son) (Orlov et al., 2000; Nguyen et al., 2009). It has been recorded from 200 to 1,600m asl.
Countries occurrence:
Native:
China (Anhui, Beijing, Chongqing, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Liaoning, Shaanxi, Shanghai, Shanxi, Sichuan, Tianjin, Tibet [or Xizang], Yunnan, Zhejiang); India (Arunachal Pradesh); Lao Peoples Democratic Republic; Myanmar; Taiwan, Province of China; Viet Nam
Lower elevation limit (metres): 200
Upper elevation limit (metres): 1600
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Population [top]
Population: This is a relatively rare species. There are estimated to be 3,100,000 individuals in China (State Forestry Administration of China, 2009). Wang and Xie (2009) indicate that this species has declined by 30% over the previous ten years, but further details are needed to confirm this decline.
Current Population Trend: Decreasing
Additional data:
?Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: This species is largely associated with forest habitats both tropical and temperate forests. It can also be found in grasslands and shrubland. In Tam Dao species found in northern part of mountain range in the karst area; 1400 –1500 m (Orlov et al. 2000, Nguyen et al. 2009). It is generally not found in rural areas. It is an oviparous species. Diet largely consists of small vertebrates.
Systems: Terrestrial
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: This species is quite popular as a pet and, like most large snakes in China and Southeast Asia, is harvested for food.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): Habitat destruction may represent a threat to this species over parts of its wide range; although it is very widespread, its distribution within this area might be fragmented. There may be localized threats from overharvesting for food or the pet trade.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: This species has been successfully bred in captivity in low numbers. It is present in many protected areas. Further research is needed into the use and trade of this species.
Citation: Ji, X., Wang, Y. & Guo, P. 2012. Euprepiophis mandarinus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T192138A2045703. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T192138A2045703.en. Downloaded on 10 May 2016.
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Additional Info
Synonyms To Manage Synonyms for Euprepiophis mandarinus, click this link: Synonyms. |
Ablabes pavo Annandale, 1912 ¦ Holarchus roulei Angel & Bourret, 1933 ¦ Elaphe takasago Takahashi, 1930 ¦ Elaphe mandarinus Stejneger, 1925 ¦ Elaphe mandarina Smith, 1943 ¦ Coluber mandarinus Cantor, 1842 ¦ |
Common Names To Manage Common Names for Euprepiophis mandarinus, click this link: Common Names. |
Mandarin Trinket Snake () ¦ Mandarin Ratsnakes () ¦ |
Localities To Manage Localities for Euprepiophis mandarinus, click this link: Localities. |
Species Record Details Encoded By:
Carlos Aurelio Callangan
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Species Record Updated By:
Carlos Aurelio Callangan
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