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Taxon ID: 3,445 Total records: 39,143

Hebius popei

Classification

Kingdom Animalia (COL)
Phylum Chordata (COL)
Class Reptilia (COL)
Order Squamata (COL)
Family Colubridae (COL)

Taxonomy

Genus Hebius Reference
SubGenus Vernacular Name Popes Keelback
Species popei IUCN Threat Status-Year Least Concern, 2016
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 Schmidt, 1925 Country Distribution Viet Nam
Citation Description Geographic Range [top] Range Description: This species occurs in southern China including Hainan Island, west to Yunnan and north to Guizhou (Zhao and Adler 1993). It has also been reported from Viet Nam (Nguyen et al. 2009). It has been recorded between 281 and 900 m asl. Countries occurrence: Native: China (Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Yunnan); Viet Nam Additional data: ? Lower elevation limit (metres): 281 ? Upper elevation limit (metres): 920 Range Map: Click here to open the map viewer and explore range. Population [top] Population: This is a common species. Current Population Trend: Stable Additional data: ? Population severely fragmented: No Habitat and Ecology [top] Habitat and Ecology: This species is an inhabitant of mountain and hill streams in forest. It can sometimes also be found in irrigated rice paddies. It is oviparous and feeds on frogs (Zhao 2006). Systems: Terrestrial; Freshwater Use and Trade [top] Use and Trade: There are no reports of this species being utilized. Threats [top] Major Threat(s): There appear to be no significant threats to this species. Conservation Actions [top] Conservation Actions: No conservation actions are currently known for this species. It is present in some protected areas. More information is needed on this species population status, and natural history. Citation: Lau, M., Li, P., Jiang, J. & Wang, Y. 2016. Hebius popei. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T176336A96311834. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T176336A96311834.en. Downloaded on 26 October 2018. Disclaimer: To make use of this information, please check the . Feedback: If you see any errors or have any questions or suggestions on what is shown on this page, please provide us with feedback so that we can correct or extend the information provided
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Synonyms


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Amphiesma popei Malnate, 1960  ¦   Natrix popei Schmidt, 1925  ¦   Natrix vibakari popei Mell, 1931  ¦  
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Species Record Updated By: Carlos Aurelio Callangan