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Opisthotropis latouchii
Species of snake From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Opisthotropis latouchii, also known commonly as the Sichuan mountain keelback, is a species of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to China.[2]
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Etymology
O. latouchii is named after French-born Irish naturalist John David Digues La Touche, who worked in China as a customs inspector for many years.[3]
Geographic range
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of O. latouchii is freshwater streams, but it is also found in rice paddies and irrigation ditches.[1]
Behavior
Diet
O. latouchii preys upon aquatic worms,[1] earthworms, freshwater shrimp, fishes, tadpoles, and frogs.[2]
Reproduction
O. latouchii is oviparous.[1][2] In Fujian adult females lay eggs in August.[1]
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Further reading
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