Calamaria alcalai
| Calamaria alcalai | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Calamaria |
| Species: | C. alcalai
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| Binomial name | |
| Calamaria alcalai | |
Calamaria alcalai, also known commonly as Alcala's reed snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Calamariinae of the family, Colubridae. The species is endemic to the island of Mindoro in the Philippines.[1][3]
Etymology
The specific name, alcalai, is in honor of Filipino herpetologist Angel C. Alcala.[2]: 11
Description
Dorsally, Calamaria alcalai is maroon. Ventrally, it is yellow to cream-colored. The dorsal scales are arranged in 13 rows throughout the length of the body.[3]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Calamaria alcalai is forest.[1]
Behavior
Calamaria alcalai is terrestrial and fossorial.[1]
Diet
Calamaria alcalai preys exclusively upon worms.[1]
Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of Calamaria alcalai is unknown.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e Cielo, K.L.S. (2022). "Calamaria alcalai ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T207944267A207944333. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T207944267A207944333.en. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ a b Weinell, Jeffrey L.; Leviton, Alan Edward; Brown, Rafe Marion (2021). "A new species of reed snake, genus Calamaria (Colubridae: Calamariinae), from Mindoro Island, Philippines". Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology. 14 (2): 1–14. doi:10.26757/pjsb2020b14006. (Calamaria alcalai, new species).
- ^ a b c Calamaria alcalai at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database