Collorhabdium
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Collorhabdium williamsoni

Collorhabdium is a genus of snake in the family Colubridae. The genus contains the sole species Collorhabdium williamsoni. It is commonly known as the mountain dwarf snake and Williamson's reed snake. It is endemic to Malaysia.

Animal name origin

The specific name, williamsoni, is in honor of entomologist K.B. Williamson who collected the holotype.

Distribution

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C. williamsoni is found in Peninsular Malaysia.

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The preferred natural habitat of C. williamsoni is forest, at altitudes of 1,100–1,550 m (3,610–5,090 ft).

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Biome

Mating Habits

C. williamsoni is oviparous.

References

1. Collorhabdium Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collorhabdium
2. Collorhabdium on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/192219/2057363

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