Rhabdophis adleri

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Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Serpentes
Rhabdophis adleri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Rhabdophis
Species:
R. adleri
Binomial name
Rhabdophis adleri
Zhao, 1997

Rhabdophis adleri is a species of keelback snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to China.[1][2]

The specific name, adleri, is in honor of American herpetologist Kraig Adler.[3]

Geographic range

R. adleri is found on Hainan Island, China.[1][2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of R. adleri are forest, shrubland, and grassland, at altitudes of 82–1,000 m (269–3,281 ft).[1]

Diet

R. adleri preys upon fishes and frogs.[1]

Reproduction

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