Collorhabdium Explained

Collorhabdium is a genus of snake in the family Colubridae. The genus contains the sole species Collorhabdium williamsoni. It is commonly known as the mountain dwarf snake and Williamson's reed snake. It is endemic to Malaysia.

Etymology

The specific name, williamsoni, is in honor of entomologist K.B. Williamson who collected the holotype.^[1]

Geographic range

C. williamsoni is found in Peninsular Malaysia.^[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of C. williamsoni is forest, at altitudes of 1100–.

Reproduction

C. williamsoni is oviparous.^[2]

Further reading

• Smedley N (1931). "Amphibians and Reptiles from the Cameron Highlands, Malay Peninsula". Bulletin of the Raffles Museum 6: 105–123. (Collorhabdium, new genus, p. 119; C. williamsoni, new species, pp. 120–121).

Notes and References

1. [Richard Allen "Bo" Crombet-Beolens|Beolens B]
2. www.reptile-database.org.