Achalinus jinggangensis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Xenodermidae |
| Genus: | Achalinus |
| Species: | A. jinggangensis
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Achalinus jinggangensis, commonly known as Zong's odd-scaled snake, is a
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).dorsally and ventrally.[2]
Reproduction
A. jinggangensis is oviparous.[3]
References
- ^ . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ 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).
- ^ a b c d Achalinus jinggangensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 17 April 2015.
Further reading
- Ota H, Toyama M (1989). "Taxonomic Re-definition of Achalinus formosanus Boulenger (Xenoderminae: Colubridae: Ophidia), with Description of a New Subspecies". Copeia 1989 (3): 597–602. (Achalinus jinggangensis, new combination).
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