Wildlifeof Thailand
Malayan Spotted Keelback
Colubridae
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Xenochrophis maculatus
Basic stats
Diet
Fish and amphibians
Habitat
Forest streams and wetlands
Range
Malay Peninsula
Dark spotting marks this peninsular water snake, which forages around streams and wet ground (Reptile Database). It is Nationally Data Deficient (Thailand Red Data 2025).
Quick answers
- What does the Malayan Spotted Keelback eat?
- Fish and amphibians
- What habitat does the Malayan Spotted Keelback live in?
- Forest streams and wetlands
- Where is the Malayan Spotted Keelback found?
- Malay Peninsula