Dendrelaphis hollinrakei
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| Dendrelaphis hollinrakei | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Subfamily: | Ahaetuliinae |
| Genus: | Dendrelaphis |
| Species: | D. hollinrakei |
| Binomial name | |
| Dendrelaphis hollinrakei Lazell, 2002 | |
Dendrelaphis hollinrakei is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the island of Shek Kwu Chau in China.[2]
The specific name, hollinrakei, is in honor of the collector of the holotype, Dr. James Barrie Hollinrake, who was the administrator of Shek Kwu Chau (1971–1984).[3]
Description
D. hollinrakei has 15 rows of dorsal scales at midbody. It has 171 ventrals, and 130 subcaudals.[2]
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