| Calamaria dominici | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Calamaria |
| Species: | C. dominici |
| Binomial name | |
| Calamaria dominici | |
Calamaria dominici, also known commonly as Dominic's reed snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Calamariinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Vietnam. [1]
The specific name, dominici, is in honor of British investor Dominic T. Charles Scriven for his contribution towards wildlife conservation in Vietnam. [1]
Calamaria dominici is vividly marked. Dorsally, it is black, with scattered yellow spots. Ventrally, it is black, with broken yellow crossbars. [1]
Calamaria dominici is known only from the holotype which was collected in the province formerly known as Dak Nong, now part of Lam Dong province, Vietnam. [1]
The preferred natural habitat of Calamaria dominici is forest, at an elevation of 1,240 m (4,070 ft). [1]
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