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Collorhabdium

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Collorhabdium is a genus of snake in the family Colubridae. The genus contains the sole species Collorhabdium williamsoni. It is commonly known as the mountain dwarf snake and Williamson's reed snake. It is endemic to Malaysia.

Etymology

The specific name, williamsoni, is in honor of entomologist K.B. Williamson who collected the holotype.[2]

Geographic range

C. williamsoni is found in Peninsular Malaysia.[1][3]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of C. williamsoni is forest, at altitudes of 1,100–1,550 m (3,610–5,090 ft).[1]

Reproduction

C. williamsoni is oviparous.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Grismer, L. (2012). "Collorhabdium williamsoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T192219A2057363. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T192219A2057363.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ Beolens B, Watkins M, Grayson M (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Collorhabdium williamsoni, p. 287).
  3. ^ a b Species Collorhabdium williamsoni at The Reptile Database www.reptile-database.org.
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Collorhabdium: Brief Summary

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Collorhabdium is a genus of snake in the family Colubridae. The genus contains the sole species Collorhabdium williamsoni. It is commonly known as the mountain dwarf snake and Williamson's reed snake. It is endemic to Malaysia.

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