Calamaria alcalai

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Calamaria alcalai
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Calamaria
Species:
C. alcalai
Binomial name
Calamaria alcalai

Calamaria alcalai, also known commonly as Alcala's reed snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Calamariinae of the family, Colubridae. The species is endemic to the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. [1] [3]

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Etymology

The specific name, alcalai, is in honor of Filipino herpetologist Angel C. Alcala. [2] : 11 

Description

Dorsally, Calamaria alcalai is maroon. Ventrally, it is yellow to cream-colored. The dorsal scales are arranged in 13 rows throughout the length of the body. [3]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Calamaria alcalai is forest. [1]

Behavior

Calamaria alcalai is terrestrial and fossorial. [1]

Diet

Calamaria alcalai preys exclusively upon worms. [1]

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of Calamaria alcalai is unknown. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Cielo, K.L.S. (2022). "Calamaria alcalai ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2022 e.T207944267A207944333. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T207944267A207944333.en . Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  2. 1 2 Weinell, Jeffrey L.; Leviton, Alan Edward; Brown, Rafe Marion (2021). "A new species of reed snake, genus Calamaria (Colubridae: Calamariinae), from Mindoro Island, Philippines". Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology. 14 (2): 1–14. doi:10.26757/pjsb2020b14006. (Calamaria alcalai, new species).
  3. 1 2 3 Calamaria alcalai at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database



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