Abramov’s Reed Snake – Calamaria abramovi – Orlov, 2009

Abramov's Reed Snake
[3 Days] Wildlife Tour in Cat Tien National Park

Science name: Calamaria abramovi – Orlov, 2009

Taxonomic:  Animalia>> Chordata>> Reptilia>> Squamata >> Colubridae >> abramovi

Species status: Endemic ; IUCN status: LC (Least Concern)

Description: Physical characteristics:
A small, slender snake, typically less than 50 cm in total length. The head is small and rounded, barely distinct from the neck, with smooth, shiny scales covering the body.
Coloration:
Dark brown to black dorsally, with a paler, gray to cream-colored underside. Generally uniform in appearance, with faint patterns or stripes in some individuals.

Distribution and habitat: Elevation: Found between 1,550 and 1,700 meters above sea level.
Area: Endemic to the Central Highlands of Vietnam.
Number of locations: 1
Habitat:
System: Terrestrial
Habitat type:
Subtropical/Tropical Moist Montane Forest (suitable for residents)
Range Description:
The species is only known from the type locality on a forested slope of Mount Ngoc Linh in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. Both known specimens were collected above Mang Xang village, within the elevation range of 1,550–1,700 m asl.

Behaviour and ecology: Lifestyle:
Calamaria abramovi is a fossorial species, spending much of its time burrowing in loose soil or hiding under leaf litter. It is mostly nocturnal, foraging at night.
Diet:
The species feeds mainly on small invertebrates, particularly earthworms and possibly other soft-bodied organisms.
Activity:
Nocturnal and secretive, typically found in leaf litter or the soil.
Movement patterns: Non-migratory.
Congregatory behavior: Unknown
Generation length: Missing Info

Conservation and status: Current conservation status: Data Deficient
Threats:
Deforestation and habitat degradation in Vietnam’s Central Highlands are potential threats, although specific data are lacking.
Protected areas: The species is known from a forested region that may have limited protection, but further research is required to determine its distribution and conservation needs.

Thang Nguyen

With over a decade of experience as a bird tour leader in Indochina, it is now my aim to contribute to the conservation of my home, Vietnam, through sustainable & conservation tourism. In addition to conducting birding tours and serving as a tour leader, I am currently focused on providing eco-destination consulting services to promote the preservation of wildlife and nature.

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