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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species has a restricted range, but is present in China, India and Myanmar. In China it has been recorded from Linzhi County, Chayu County and Motuo County, in Xizang (= Tibet) (Herpetological Department, Sichuan Biological Research Institute 1977; Zhao 2006). It occurs at elevations of 1,000 to 2,200 m asl.
Countries occurrence:
Native:
China (Tibet [or Xizang]); India; Myanmar
Additional data:
? Number of Locations: 2
? Lower elevation limit (metres): 1000
? Upper elevation limit (metres): 2200
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Population [top]
Population: It is an uncommon species.
Current Population Trend: Unknown
Additional data:
? Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: This species generally inhabits in broad-leaf forests, but can be found at the edge of agricultural fields and close to villages. It is an oviparous species. There is no information available on diet (Zhao 2006).
Systems: Terrestrial
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: There are no reports of this species being utilized.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): There is no information on major threats to this species. Animals are generally persecuted on sight as with many snakes.
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 taxonomy, population status, natural history and threats.
Citation: Guo, P., Li, P. & Rao, D.-q. 2012. Ovophis zayuensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T192194A2053810. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T192194A2053810.en. Downloaded on 29 September 2016.
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