Calamaria brongersmai
| Calamaria brongersmai | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Calamaria |
| Species: | C. brongersmai
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| Binomial name | |
| Calamaria brongersmai | |
Calamaria brongersmai, also known commonly as Brongersma's reed snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Calamariinae of the family, Colubridae. The species is endemic to Sulawesi in Indonesia.[2]
Etymology
The specific name, bongersmai, is in honor of Dutch herpetologist Leo Brongersma.[3]: 39
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Calamaria brongersmai is forest, at elevations from sea level to 600 m (2,000 ft).[1]
Behavior
Calamaria brongersmai is terrestrial.[1]
Reproduction
Calamaria brongersmai is oviparous.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Gillespie, G. (2021). "Calamaria brongersmai ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T104837113A104853925. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T104837113A104853925.en.
- ^ a b Species Calamaria brongersmai at The Reptile Database
- ^ Beolens, B.; Watkins, M.; Grayson, M. (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. xiii + 296. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5.