Hong Kong Biodiversity Database

Hong Kong Biodiversity Database

General Information

Xenochrophis flavipunctatus Yellow-spotted Keelback
Animal Group:	Reptile
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Family:	Natricidae
Other Name(s):	Natrix piscator , Xenochrophis piscator
Other Common Name(s):	Checkered Keelback , Striped Water Snake

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Status

Least Concern

Distribution

Distribution in Hong Kong Widely distributed in the New Territories and Lantau Island.

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References

More on Reptile in HK

Karsen, S. J., Lau, M.W.N, & Bogadek, A. (1998). Hong Kong Amphibians and Reptiles (2nd Edition). Provisional Urban Council Hong Kong.