Anderson's mountain keelback
A species of Chapa mountain keelback Scientific name : Opisthotropis andersonii Genus : Chapa mountain keelback
Anderson's mountain keelback, A species of Chapa mountain keelback
Scientific name: Opisthotropis andersonii
Genus: Chapa mountain keelback
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Description
Anderson's stream snake (Opisthotropis andersonii) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Anderson's mountain keelback primarily feeds on aquatic invertebrates, especially the larvae of insects and crustaceans. Swimming near the bottom of streams, it forages diligently with a preference for nocturnal hunting.
Appearance
The anderson's mountain keelback is a moderately sized snake with a slender, elongated body. Its skin is scale-covered and presents a dominant brownish-olive color, accented by faint yellow speckles distributed all over its body. The species possesses a unique feature, a prehensile, tapered tail. It has no drastic appearance variations based on age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Anderson's mountain keelback is a nocturnal, terrestrial snake that often hides under stones, leaves, and branches. As a solitary species, it primarily engages in foraging activities at night. It is non-venomous, relying on stealth and a swift strike to catch small amphibians, its primary prey. Anderson's mountain keelback demonstrates a remarkable ability to 'swim' beneath the surface of leaf litter or loose soil, a unique survival behavior within its forest habitat.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Natricinae Genus
Chapa mountain keelback Species
Anderson's mountain keelback 
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