Calamaria Mizoramensis Latest News
A new species of reed snake was recently found in Mizoram, which the researchers named after the state where it was found, calling it Calamaria Mizoramensis.
About Calamaria Mizoramensis
- It is a new species of non-venomous reed snake.
- It was discovered in Mizoram.
- The new species is nocturnal and semi-fossorial, inhabiting humid, forested hill environments.
- Habitats of C. Mizoramensis have been recorded at elevations ranging from 670 to 1,295 metres above sea level, including locations close to human settlements.
- The new species is small with a dark brown to blackish body with faint stripes and a yellow underside.
- Its occurrence in other parts of India remains unverified, but it is likely to be present in adjoining states such as Manipur, Nagaland, and Assam.
Key Facts about Reed Snakes
- They are small, slender, non-venomous snakes.
- They belong to the genus Calamaria.
- Family: Colubridae
- They are found in southern and southeastern Asia.Â
- Mostly found in:
- Moist forests
- Leaf litter
- Under logs, stones, and soil
- They are fossorial/semi-fossorial – spend most of their time underground or hidden in leaf litter.
- Typically brown, reddish, or blackish in color.
- They eat small, soft-bodied invertebrates.
Source: HT
Calamaria Mizoramensis FAQs
Q1: What is Calamaria mizoramensis?
Ans: It is a new species of non-venomous reed snake.
Q2: Where was Calamaria mizoramensis discovered?
Ans: It was discovered in Mizoram.
Q3: Is Calamaria mizoramensis nocturnal?
Ans: Yes, it is a nocturnal species.
Q4: In what type of environment does Calamaria mizoramensis live?
Ans: It inhabits humid, forested hill environments.
Q5: What are the key physical features of Calamaria mizoramensis?
Ans: It is small, with a dark brown to blackish body with faint stripes and a yellow underside.
