Smith’s Rough Water Snake – Fimbrios smithi – Ziegler, David, Miralles, Van Kien & Quang Truong, 2008

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Science name: Fimbrios smithi – Ziegler, David, Miralles, Van Kien & Quang Truong, 2008

Taxonomic:  Animalia>> Chordata>> Reptilia>> Squamata >> Xenodermidae >> smithi

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

Description:

Physical characteristics: Fimbrios smithi is a slender, cylindrical snake with keeled scales arranged in 30 to 33 rows. The head is not distinct from the neck, with small eyes and a vertically subelliptic pupil. Its nostrils are located on large concave nasal plates, and the rostral, mental, and labial scales have raised, everted edges. The tail is moderate in length, and subcaudals are single.

Distribution and habitat:

Elevation: Found between 350 and 1,500 meters above sea level.
Area: Fimbrios smithi is known from the Annamite Mountains in central Vietnam, particularly from Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province. It has also been recorded in Laos and Cambodia, often in forested areas on limestone.
Habitat: This species inhabits subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests, primarily in limestone habitats. It is typically found in forested areas near cliffs.

Behaviour and ecology:

Lifestyle: This species is primarily terrestrial and associated with forested environments. Its specific behavioral patterns are not well-documented, but it is known to inhabit limestone areas near cliffs.
Reproduction: Fimbrios smithi is oviparous, meaning it lays eggs.

Conservation and status:

IUCN Red List Category and Criteria: Listed as Data Deficient (DD) due to the lack of detailed information on its population, ecology, and potential threats.
Threats: While no direct threats are known, habitat degradation due to human activities such as deforestation may pose a risk to the species.
Conservation actions: Further research is needed to assess its population, distribution, and ecological requirements. Monitoring of its habitat is recommended to ensure its long-term conservation.

Hoang Quy

I love Vietnam's rich natural heritage and am dedicated to making a positive impact on wildlife conservation. As a wildlife guide, I specialize in birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and various insects, working passionately to explore and protect the diverse ecosystems of Vietnam.

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