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Hong Kong Biodiversity Database
Hong Kong Biodiversity Database
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General Information
Ptyas mucosus
Common Rat Snake
Animal Group:
Reptile
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Reptilia
Order:
Squamata
Family:
Colubridae
Conservation Status
Statutory Protection in Hong Kong
Listed in Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (
Cap. 586
)
China Red Data Book Status
Endangered
Fellowes
et al.
(2002)
Potential Regional Concern
Distribution
Distribution in Hong Kong
Widely distributed throughout Hong Kong.
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References
More on Reptile in HK
Karsen, S. J., Lau, M.W.N, & Bogadek, A. (1998).
Hong Kong Amphibians and Reptiles
(2nd Edition). Provisional Urban Council Hong Kong.