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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description:
C schmidti was described based on two specimens from Mt. Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo at 1,370 m asl. The species is known from both the mountain and around the headquarters of Kinabalu National Park, and has been recorded up to 1,700 m asl
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Malaysia (Sabah)
Additional data:
? Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: 35
? Number of Locations: 1
? Lower elevation limit (metres): 1350
? Upper elevation limit (metres): 1550
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Population [top]
Population: A recent observation shows that the species is very abundant around Kinabalu National Park. A recent pit fall survey revealed that more than 260 individuals were counted within 35 days of observation with pit traps (S.D. Howard pers comm. May 2011).
Current Population Trend: Stable
Additional data:
? Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: The species occurs in lower montane forest and most likely semi-fossorial. It is thought to feed on earthworms as one was found in its stomach.
Systems: Terrestrial
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade:
This species is not used or traded.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): There are no major threats known to this species, which is well-protected within the national park. There may be some minor mortality from vehicle traffic.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: The species occurs in Kinabalu National Park, hence its continued persistence is expected to be highly likely, although not guaranteed.
Citation: Iskandar, D., Jenkins, H., Das, I., Auliya, M., Inger, R.F. & Lilley, R. 2012. Calamaria schmidti. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T192016A2028396. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T192016A2028396.en. Downloaded on 28 February 2019.
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