Ahaetulla fusca
Species of snake
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Ahaetulla fusca (Indochinese Long Nosed Vine Snake), is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is found throughout Southeast Asia .[1]
| Ahaetulla fusca | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Subfamily: | Ahaetuliinae |
| Genus: | Ahaetulla |
| Species: | A. fusca |
| Binomial name | |
| Ahaetulla fusca | |
Description
Adults can grow up to 2 meters in length and are characterized by a slender body, a prehensile tail, and an elongated, pointed head. The species displays an emerald green coloration, lighter on the belly, with black and white interstitial skin. It has horizontal pupils and a distinctly elongated snout, sometimes slightly upturned.
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