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Distribution

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Continent: Asia
Distribution: China (Jiangxi)
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Achalinus jinggangensis

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Achalinus jinggangensis, commonly known as Zong's odd-scaled snake, is a species of snake in the family Xenodermatidae. The species is endemic to the Jinggang Mountains in Jiangxi Province, China.[1][3]

Habitat

A. jinggangensis is a terrestrial snake that is known from forest habitats at an altitude of about 940 m (3,080 ft). The maximum extent of its estimated potential range is 78 square kilometres.[1]

Description

A. jinggangensis may attain a total length (including tail) of 46 cm (18 in).[3] It is shiny blue-black both dorsally and ventrally.[2]

Reproduction

A. jinggangensis is oviparous.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Wang, Y.; Lau, M.; Zhou, Z. (2014). "Achalinus jinggangensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T176325A1438907. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T176325A1438907.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Zong Y, Ma J (1983). "A new species of the genus Achalinopsis from Jiangxi and the restoration of this genus". Acta Herpetologica Sinica 2 (2): 61–63. (Achalinopsis jinggangensis, new species). (in Chinese and English).
  3. ^ a b c d Achalinus jinggangensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 17 April 2015.
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Achalinus jinggangensis: Brief Summary

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Achalinus jinggangensis, commonly known as Zong's odd-scaled snake, is a species of snake in the family Xenodermatidae. The species is endemic to the Jinggang Mountains in Jiangxi Province, China.

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