Dendrelaphis hollinrakei

Dendrelaphis hollinrakei is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the island of Shek Kwu Chau in China.^[2]

Dendrelaphis hollinrakei
Conservation status
Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Serpentes
Family:	Colubridae
Subfamily:	Ahaetuliinae
Genus:	Dendrelaphis
Species:	D. hollinrakei
Binomial name
Dendrelaphis hollinrakei Lazell, 2002

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).^[3]

Description

D. hollinrakei has 15 rows of dorsal scales at midbody. Its has 171 ventrals, and 130 subcaudals.^[2]

Behavior

D. hollinrakei is diurnal and fully arboreal.^[2]

Reproduction

D. hollinrakei is oviparous.^[2]