Dendrelaphis hollinrakei explained

Dendrelaphis hollinrakei is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the island of Shek Kwu Chau in China.

Etymology

The specific name, hollinrakei, is in honor of the collector of the holotype, Dr. James Barrie Hollinrake, who was the administrator of Shek Kwu Chau (1971–1984).^[1]

Description

D. hollinrakei has 15 rows of dorsal scales at midbody. Its has 171 ventrals, and 130 subcaudals.

Behavior

D. hollinrakei is diurnal and fully arboreal.

Reproduction

D. hollinrakei is oviparous.

Further reading

• Lazell JD (2002). "The herpetofauna of Shek Kwu Chau, South Chinese Sea, with descriptions of two new colubrid snakes". Memoirs of the Hong Kong Natural History Society 25: 1–82. (Dendrelaphis hollinrakei, new species).

Notes and References

1. [species:Bo Beolens|Beolens B]