• Source: Achalinus jinggangensis

Achalinus jinggangensis, commonly known as Zong's odd-scaled snake, is a species of snake in the family Xenodermatidae. The species is endemic to the Jinggang Mountains in Jiangxi Province, China.




Habitat


A. jinggangensis is a terrestrial snake that is known from forest habitats at an altitude of between 560 m (1,840 ft) and 1,080 m (3,540 ft). The estimated extent of occurrence is about 16666.67 km2.




Description


A. jinggangensis may attain a total length (including tail) of 46 cm (18 in). It is shiny blue-black both dorsally and ventrally.




Reproduction


A. jinggangensis is oviparous.




References






Further reading


Ota H, Toyama M (1989). "Taxonomic Re-definition of Achalinus formosanus Boulenger (Xenoderminae: Colubridae: Ophidia), with Description of a New Subspecies". Copeia 1989 (3): 597–602. (Achalinus jinggangensis, new combination).

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• Xenodermidae
• Achalinus jinggangensis
• Achalinus
• List of snakes by scientific name
• List of critically endangered reptiles
• List of reptiles of China
• IUCN Red List critically endangered species (Animalia)