Wildlifeof China
Achalinus hunanensis
Colubrid Snakes
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Achalinus hunanensis
Basic stats
Range
Hunan, China (endemic)
Size
Total length 329 mm
Achalinus hunanensis, the Hunan odd-scaled snake or Hunan burrowing snake, is a snake of the family Xenodermatidae believed to be endemic to Hunan Province, China. The Reptile Database also lists Guangxi. (The Reptile Database; Wikipedia, general species account)
It reaches a total length of 329 mm. The body is slender and cylindrical with 23 rows of strongly keeled lanceolate dorsal scales, small eyes and 23 small maxillary teeth. Living animals are dark and slightly metallic with a yellowish patch on the back of the head. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- Where is the Achalinus hunanensis found?
- Hunan, China (endemic)
- How big is the Achalinus hunanensis?
- Total length 329 mm