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Hong Kong Biodiversity Database

General
Conservation
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References
General Information
 
Enhydris chinensis
Chinese Water Snake
 
Animal Group: Reptile
爬行類
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Homalopsidae
Other Common Name(s): Chinese Rice Paddy Snake
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Status
  • Least Concern
China Red Data Book Status
  • Least Concern
Distribution
Distribution in Hong Kong
  • Locally common, mainly occurs in Deep Bay and central New Territories.
Photo Gallery
No more photo available
References
  • Karsen, S. J., Lau, M.W.N, & Bogadek, A. (1998). Hong Kong Amphibians and Reptiles (2nd Edition). Provisional Urban Council Hong Kong.