Amphiesma sieboldii
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The Sikkim keelback is a species
of grass snake
found in South Asia
. It is closely related to Amphiesma platyceps
, and some treat this species as a synonym. (Tillack 2003).
, Myanmar (= Burma), Bangladesh.
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of grass snake
Natricinae
Natricinae is a subfamily of the colubrid family of snakes which contains 28 genera. Members of this subfamily include many very common snake species, such as the European Grass Snakes, and the North American Water Snakes.- Genera :...
found in South Asia
South Asia
South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...
. It is closely related to Amphiesma platyceps
Amphiesma platyceps
The Himalayan keelback is a species of grass snake found in South Asia.It is known from India along the sub-Himalayan region, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan and China between 1000 to 3600 m elevation.-Description:...
, and some treat this species as a synonym. (Tillack 2003).
Distribution
Pakistan, India (Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim, Punjab), NepalNepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
, Myanmar (= Burma), Bangladesh.