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name change ( Inglês )

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This snake is now in the genus Myrrophis. Kumar et al (2012) removed it from the genus Enhydris based on a molecular investigation and erected the genus Myrrophis for this species and its sister species, M. bennettii.

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Distribution ( Inglês )

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Continent: Asia
Distribution: S China (Hong Kong, Taiwan, Hainan), N Vietnam
Type locality: China
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Chinese water snake ( Inglês )

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The Chinese water snake, Chinese smooth water snake, Chinese mud snake or Chinese rice paddy snake (Enhydris chinensis or Myrrophis chinensis) is a species of mildly venomous, rear-fanged snake, endemic to Asia.

Geographic range

Enhydris chinensis is found in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.[2]

Habitat

As the common name suggests, the Chinese water snake is a highly aquatic species, adapting well to human-altered environments such as fish pools and rice paddies.[1]

Conservation status

Enhydris chinensis is considered common,[1] although it has declined in Taiwan and is protected there.[3]

Description

Enhydris chinensis is a relatively small snake reaching total length (including tail) of up to 80 cm (31 in).[3]

Diet

The Chinese water snake typically feeds on fish and amphibians.[3]

Commercial use

Enhydris chinensis are harvested for food and skins, but this is not considered to be threatening its populations.[1]

Medicinal use

Enhydris chinensis is used in folk medicine.[4] It is commonly used in the production of Chinese snake oil. It is known for treating ailments such as fever, joint pain, and headache.

References

  1. ^ a b c d Murphy, J. (2010). "Enhydris chinensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T176674A7281615. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T176674A7281615.en.
  2. ^ a b Myrrophis chinensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 7 November 2015.
  3. ^ a b c Breuer, Hans; Murphy, William Christopher (2009–2010). "Enhydris chinensis". Snakes of Taiwan. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  4. ^ Nóbrega Alves, R. R.; Silva Vieira, W. L.; Santana, G. G. (2008). "Reptiles used in traditional folk medicine: Conservation implications". Biodiversity and Conservation. 17 (8): 2037–2049. doi:10.1007/s10531-007-9305-0. S2CID 42500066.
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Chinese water snake: Brief Summary ( Inglês )

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The Chinese water snake, Chinese smooth water snake, Chinese mud snake or Chinese rice paddy snake (Enhydris chinensis or Myrrophis chinensis) is a species of mildly venomous, rear-fanged snake, endemic to Asia.

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Myrrophis chinensis ( Francês )

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Myrrophis chinensis est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Homalopsidae[1].

Description

Myrrophis chinensis, anciennement Enhydris chinensis est un petit serpent (80cm maximum) opistoglyphe.

Cette espèce possède 21-23 rangées d'écailles dorsales à mi-corps.

A la naissance, les petits mesurent en moyenne 15 à 17 cm.

Il s'agit d'un serpent piscivore, principalement aquatique.

Bien que son venin ne soit pas mortel pour l'homme, il cause tout de même œdèmes, démangeaisons et/ou réaction allergique.

Répartition

Cette espèce se rencontre [1] :

Étymologie

Son nom d'espèce, composé de chin[e] et du suffixe latin -ensis, « qui vit dans, qui habite », lui a été donné en référence au lieu de sa découverte, la République populaire de Chine.

Publication originale

  • Gray, 1842 : Monographic Synopsis of the Water Snakes, or the Family of Hydridae. The Zoological Miscellany, vol. 2, p. 59-68 (texte intégral).

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Myrrophis chinensis: Brief Summary ( Francês )

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Myrrophis chinensis est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Homalopsidae.

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