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Dark bellied marsh snake Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Xenochrophis cerasogaster
Family : Colubridae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Hilly areas
Description : The dark-bellied marsh snake is a slender snake with a glossy, blackish-brown or dark greyish-brown dorsal coloration. Its belly is typically black or dark grey. Adults can grow up to about 80 cm (31 inches) in length.
This species is primarily found in wetlands such as swamps, marshes, and flooded grasslands.
Dark-bellied marsh snakes primarily feed on frogs, tadpoles, and fish.
These snakes are semi-aquatic and are often found swimming or hunting in the water. They are mostly active at night. The dark-bellied marsh snake is venomous, but its venom is not considered to be dangerous to humans. The venom is used to immobilize their prey.
The dark-bellied marsh snake is not considered to be endangered, but it may face threats from habitat loss and degradation.
This species is primarily found in wetlands such as swamps, marshes, and flooded grasslands.
Dark-bellied marsh snakes primarily feed on frogs, tadpoles, and fish.
These snakes are semi-aquatic and are often found swimming or hunting in the water. They are mostly active at night. The dark-bellied marsh snake is venomous, but its venom is not considered to be dangerous to humans. The venom is used to immobilize their prey.
The dark-bellied marsh snake is not considered to be endangered, but it may face threats from habitat loss and degradation.
Distribution in Bangladesh
Other Species from Group
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Rhabdophis himalayanus
(Himalayan Keelback) -
Fowlea flavipunctatus
(Yellow-spotted Keelback) -
Atretium schistosum
(Olive Keelback Water Snake) -
Amphiesma platyceps
(Himalayan Mountain Keelback) -
Hebius xenura
(Cherrapunji Keelback) -
Rhabdophis subminiatus
(Red-necked Keelback) -
Amphiesma stolatum
(Striped Keelback) -
Fowlea piscator
(Checkered Keelback)
Species groups
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description written by: Hajbun Tasnim Preety,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:wikipedia.org; photo credit and copyright:Jonathan Hakim (iNaturalist user). more information please contact with us.
description written by: Hajbun Tasnim Preety,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:wikipedia.org; photo credit and copyright:Jonathan Hakim (iNaturalist user). more information please contact with us.