Hebius boulengeri
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Hebius boulengeri

Hebius boulengeri is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to East Asia and Southeast Asia. It is also known commonly as the Tai-yong keelback or Boulenger's keelback.

Animal name origin

The specific name, boulengeri, is in honor of Belgian-British herpetologist George Albert Boulenger.

Distribution

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H. boulengeri is found in Cambodia, China, and Vietnam.

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The preferred natural habitats of H. boulengeri are forest and freshwater streams and wetlands. It is also found in rice paddies.

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Diet and Nutrition

H. boulengeri preys upon fishes and amphibians.

Mating Habits

H. boulengeri is oviparous.

References

1. Hebius boulengeri Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebius_boulengeri
2. Hebius boulengeri on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/192130/96293644

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