Wa Shan keelback
| Wa Shan keelback | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Hebius |
| Species: | H. metusia
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| Binomial name | |
| Hebius metusia | |
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The Wa Shan keelback (Hebius metusia)[1] is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.
Geographic range and conservation status
The snake is found in Sichuan, which is a province in China. It is currently endangered by the effects of tourism, and has experienced a decline in habitat quality.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Ding, L.; Qi, S. (2024). "Hebius metusia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024 e.T191958A199532240. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-1.RLTS.T191958A199532240.en. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- Species Hebius metusia at The Reptile Database