VUVulnerable
Ceylon Keelback
Aspidura ceylonensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorGrassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in NATRICIDAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ceylon Keelback classified as Vulnerable?
Ceylon Keelback is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Ceylon Keelback live?
Ceylon Keelback occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ceylon Keelback?
The main threats to Ceylon Keelback are 1.1, 2.1, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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