Boulenger's Keelback
Xenochrophis asperrimus
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Natricidae
Boulenger's keelback (Fowlea asperrima), also known commonly as the Sri Lankan keelback, is a species of water snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Sri Lanka. Etymology The common name "Boulenger's keelback" is in honour of Belgian-born British herpetologist George Albert Boulenger.
Xenochrophis asperrimus est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Natricidae. Répartition Cette espèce est endémique du Sri Lanka. Description L'holotype de Xenochrophis asperrimus mesure 820 mm dont 210 mm pour la queue.
Xenochrophis es un género de serpientes de la familia Colubridae. Sus especies se distribuyen por Asia (sudeste de Asia Central y región indomalaya) y la Wallacea.
Distribution
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