VUVulnerable
Sulu Short-headed Snake
Oligodon meyerinkii
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in COLUBRIDAE
Threatened in Malaysia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sulu Short-headed Snake classified as Vulnerable?
Sulu Short-headed Snake 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 Sulu Short-headed Snake live?
Sulu Short-headed Snake occurs in Malaysia, and Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sulu Short-headed Snake?
The main threats to Sulu Short-headed Snake are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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