Amphiesma metusia
| Amphiesma metusia | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Amphiesma |
| Species: | A. metusia |
| Binomial name | |
| Amphiesma metusia Inger, Zhao, Shaffer & Wu, 1990 | |
Amphiesma metusia is synonymous with Hebius metusia, and is commonly known as the Wa Shan keelback.[1] It is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.
Geographic range and conservation status
The snake is found in Sichuan, which is a province in China. It is currently endangered by the effects of tourism, and has experienced a decline in habitat quality.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Hebius metusia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2016. 2011. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- Species Hebius viperinum at The Reptile Database
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