Common Name: Buff Striped Keelback
Scientific Name: Amphiesma stolatum
Animal Family: Colubridae
Description: Typically measures around 40-60cm in length. In the Buff Striped Keelback sexual dimorphism is not very pronounced. Both male and female individuals typically have similar appearances in terms of size, coloration, and body structure. Distinguishing between males and females based solely on physical characteristics can be challenging.
Found where: In Sri Lanka, they are found in the jungles, or in the interior of the country.
Habitat: The Buff Striped Keelback can be found in a range of habitats including lowland rainforests, marshes, swamps, grasslands, and agricultural areas.
Food: The diet of the Buff Striped Keelback primarily consists of amphibians such as toads, along with small fish.
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