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Craspedocephalus travancoricus

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Craspedocephalus travancoricus

Basic stats

Habitat

Bushes and undergrowth near streams in forest; arboreal

Range

Kerala

Craspedocephalus travancoricus has a slender, cylindrical body, with a tail of about 6 cm and a head of about 2 cm. The top of the head is nearly covered in dark brown to purplish brown with a light yellowish-green border, the body is a faded green marbled with brown, and the tail has 13 yellow-green bands. The eyes are silvery with a yellow tint and red blotches (Wikipedia, general species account).

It is known to have several colour morphs: green, brown, green-brown, orange and grey-black. It lives in trees and is often found in bushes and undergrowth near streams in forest. The Reptile Database lists Kerala.

Quick answers

What habitat does the Craspedocephalus travancoricus live in?
Bushes and undergrowth near streams in forest; arboreal
Where is the Craspedocephalus travancoricus found?
Kerala
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