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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species has been recorded from the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Xizang (Tibet) and Yunnan, and ranges into northeastern Myanmar (Zhao 2006), where its range extends almost as far south as the northern Thai border. It is confined to elevations between 1,250 and 2,850 m asl.
Countries occurrence:
Native:
China (Sichuan, Tibet [or Xizang], Yunnan); Myanmar (Myanmar (mainland))
Additional data:
? Lower elevation limit (metres): 1250
? Upper elevation limit (metres): 2850
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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 inhabits montane grassland and cropland at mid-elevations. It can be found near trails. This snake feeds on earthworms and slugs. Females are oviparous; three reported specimens contained 9, 11 and 19 eggs. (Zhao 2006).
Systems: Terrestrial
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: There are no reports of this species being utilised.
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 may occur within nature reserves due to its wide distribution. More information is needed on this species taxonomy, distribution, population status and natural history.
Citation: Rao, D.-q., Li, P. & Jiang, J. 2012. Rhabdophis leonardi. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T191965A2021966. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T191965A2021966.en. Downloaded on 05 December 2016.
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