Wildlifeof Malaysia
Asthenodipsas lasgalenensis
Colubrid Snakes
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Asthenodipsas lasgalenensis
Basic stats
Habitat
Montane forest; partly arboreal
Range
Peninsular Malaysia (Bukit Larut, Perak)
Size
Maximum total length about 771mm
The Mirkwood Forest slug snake is known from Peninsular Malaysia, with its type locality at Bukit Larut in Perak at about 1,184 m. It is a snake of the family Pareidae that is partly arboreal and lays eggs. Adults are plain dark brown above with whitish bellies bearing small dark lateral spots. The species was named after the Mirkwood Forest of Tolkien's writings (Reptile Database, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Asthenodipsas lasgalenensis live in?
- Montane forest; partly arboreal
- Where is the Asthenodipsas lasgalenensis found?
- Peninsular Malaysia (Bukit Larut, Perak)
- How big is the Asthenodipsas lasgalenensis?
- Maximum total length about 771mm